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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.29, 3,446.06 and 836.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.29, 3,446.06 and 836.39 is: 1,254.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.29 : 3,446.06 = 836.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.29/3,446.06 = 836.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.29x = 3,446.06 × 836.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.29x = 2,882,250.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,250.12/2,297.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.63

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