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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.64, 3,446.46 and 836.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.64, 3,446.46 and 836.46 is: 1,254.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.64 : 3,446.46 = 836.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.64/3,446.46 = 836.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.64x = 3,446.46 × 836.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.64x = 2,882,825.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,825.93/2,297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.69

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