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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.70, 3,446.01 and 836.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.70, 3,446.01 and 836.06 is: 1,253.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.70 : 3,446.01 = 836.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.70/3,446.01 = 836.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.70x = 3,446.01 × 836.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.70x = 2,881,053.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,881,053.89/2,297.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.89

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