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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.08, 3,448.58 and 838.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.08, 3,448.58 and 838.22 is: 1,257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.08 : 3,448.58 = 838.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.08/3,448.58 = 838.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.08x = 3,448.58 × 838.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.08x = 2,890,668.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,668.73/2,299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.32

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