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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.98, 3,448.98 and 838.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.98, 3,448.98 and 838.13 is: 1,257.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.98 : 3,448.98 = 838.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.98/3,448.98 = 838.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.98x = 3,448.98 × 838.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.98x = 2,890,689.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,689.42/2,298.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.38

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