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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.02, 3,446.12 and 836.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.02, 3,446.12 and 836.84 is: 1,254.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.02 : 3,446.12 = 836.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.02/3,446.12 = 836.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.02x = 3,446.12 × 836.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.02x = 2,883,829.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,829.65/2,298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.92

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