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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.68, 3,450.03 and 838.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.68, 3,450.03 and 838.83 is: 1,258.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.68 : 3,450.03 = 838.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.68/3,450.03 = 838.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.68x = 3,450.03 × 838.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.68x = 2,894,001.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894,001.90/2,299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.44

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