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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.44, 3,445.32 and 836.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.44, 3,445.32 and 836.24 is: 1,254.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.44 : 3,445.32 = 836.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.44/3,445.32 = 836.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.44x = 3,445.32 × 836.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.44x = 2,881,114.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,881,114.40/2,297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.05

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