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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.04, 3,445.48 and 836.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.04, 3,445.48 and 836.81 is: 1,254.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.04 : 3,445.48 = 836.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.04/3,445.48 = 836.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.04x = 3,445.48 × 836.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.04x = 2,883,192.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,192.80/2,299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.09

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