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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.84, 3,450.06 and 838.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.84, 3,450.06 and 838.92 is: 1,259.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.84 : 3,450.06 = 838.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.84/3,450.06 = 838.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.84x = 3,450.06 × 838.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.84x = 2,894,324.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894,324.34/2,298.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.04

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