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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.56, 3,447.06 and 836.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.56, 3,447.06 and 836.44 is: 1,254.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.56 : 3,447.06 = 836.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.56/3,447.06 = 836.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.56x = 3,447.06 × 836.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.56x = 2,883,258.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,258.87/2,297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.92

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