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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.59, 3,446.20 and 837.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.59, 3,446.20 and 837.07 is: 1,255.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.59 : 3,446.20 = 837.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.59/3,446.20 = 837.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.59x = 3,446.20 × 837.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.59x = 2,884,710.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,710.63/2,297.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.54

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