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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.67, 3,449.49 and 837.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.67, 3,449.49 and 837.70 is: 1,257.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.67 : 3,449.49 = 837.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.67/3,449.49 = 837.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.67x = 3,449.49 × 837.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.67x = 2,889,637.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,637.77/2,298.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.09

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