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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.12, 3,447.18 and 837.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.12, 3,447.18 and 837.39 is: 1,256.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.12 : 3,447.18 = 837.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.12/3,447.18 = 837.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.12x = 3,447.18 × 837.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.12x = 2,886,634.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,634.06/2,298.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.09

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