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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.28, 3,448.94 and 838.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.28, 3,448.94 and 838.44 is: 1,257.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.28 : 3,448.94 = 838.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.28/3,448.94 = 838.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.28x = 3,448.94 × 838.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.28x = 2,891,729.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,729.25/2,299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.67

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