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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.14, 3,446.48 and 837.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.14, 3,446.48 and 837.50 is: 1,255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.14 : 3,446.48 = 837.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.14/3,446.48 = 837.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.14x = 3,446.48 × 837.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.14x = 2,886,411.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,411.86/2,299.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.43

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