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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.48, 3,448.24 and 837.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.48, 3,448.24 and 837.68 is: 1,256.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.48 : 3,448.24 = 837.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.48/3,448.24 = 837.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.48x = 3,448.24 × 837.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.48x = 2,888,521.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,521.68/2,298.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.71

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