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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.05, 3,448.17 and 838.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.05, 3,448.17 and 838.22 is: 1,257.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.05 : 3,448.17 = 838.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.05/3,448.17 = 838.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.05x = 3,448.17 × 838.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.05x = 2,890,307.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,307.82/2,299.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.17

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