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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.02, 3,444.96 and 836.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.02, 3,444.96 and 836.15 is: 1,253.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.02 : 3,444.96 = 836.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.02/3,444.96 = 836.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.02x = 3,444.96 × 836.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.02x = 2,880,503.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,503.30/2,298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.47

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