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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.04, 3,445.04 and 836.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.04, 3,445.04 and 836.80 is: 1,254.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.04 : 3,445.04 = 836.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.04/3,445.04 = 836.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.04x = 3,445.04 × 836.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.04x = 2,882,809.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,809.47/2,298.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.46

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