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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.63, 3,446.52 and 836.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.63, 3,446.52 and 836.80 is: 1,255.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.63 : 3,446.52 = 836.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.63/3,446.52 = 836.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.63x = 3,446.52 × 836.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.63x = 2,884,036.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,036.18/2,297.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.22

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