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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.59, 3,447.33 and 838.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.59, 3,447.33 and 838.44 is: 1,256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.59 : 3,447.33 = 838.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.59/3,447.33 = 838.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.59x = 3,447.33 × 838.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.59x = 2,890,379.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,379.37/2,299.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.91

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