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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.37, 3,445.92 and 836.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.37, 3,445.92 and 836.76 is: 1,255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.37 : 3,445.92 = 836.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.37/3,445.92 = 836.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.37x = 3,445.92 × 836.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.37x = 2,883,408.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,408.02/2,297.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.09

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