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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.78, 3,448.49 and 837.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.78, 3,448.49 and 837.35 is: 1,256.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.78 : 3,448.49 = 837.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.78/3,448.49 = 837.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.78x = 3,448.49 × 837.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.78x = 2,887,593.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,593.10/2,297.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.69

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