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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.41, 3,445.47 and 837.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.41, 3,445.47 and 837.23 is: 1,255.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.41 : 3,445.47 = 837.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.41/3,445.47 = 837.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.41x = 3,445.47 × 837.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.41x = 2,884,633.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,633.62/2,298.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.06

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