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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.99, 3,445.75 and 836.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.99, 3,445.75 and 836.45 is: 1,253.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.99 : 3,445.75 = 836.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.99/3,445.75 = 836.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.99x = 3,445.75 × 836.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.99x = 2,882,197.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,197.59/2,298.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.68

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