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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.38, 3,445.41 and 836.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.38, 3,445.41 and 836.26 is: 1,254.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.38 : 3,445.41 = 836.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.38/3,445.41 = 836.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.38x = 3,445.41 × 836.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.38x = 2,881,258.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,881,258.57/2,297.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.15

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