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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.03, 3,447.08 and 837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.03, 3,447.08 and 837.20 is: 1,255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.03 : 3,447.08 = 837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.03/3,447.08 = 837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.03x = 3,447.08 × 837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.03x = 2,885,873.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,873.95/2,298.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.80

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