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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.35, 3,446.00 and 837.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.35, 3,446.00 and 837.11 is: 1,254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.35 : 3,446.00 = 837.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.35/3,446.00 = 837.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.35x = 3,446.00 × 837.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.35x = 2,884,659.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,659.64/2,299.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.55

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