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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.04, 3,448.56 and 838.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.04, 3,448.56 and 838.20 is: 1,257.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.04 : 3,448.56 = 838.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.04/3,448.56 = 838.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.04x = 3,448.56 × 838.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.04x = 2,890,582.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,582.99/2,299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.30

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