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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.99, 3,444.26 and 835.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.99, 3,444.26 and 835.45 is: 1,252.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.99 : 3,444.26 = 835.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.99/3,444.26 = 835.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.99x = 3,444.26 × 835.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.99x = 2,877,494.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,494.23/2,297.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.18

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