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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.22, 3,435.57 and 1,057.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.22, 3,435.57 and 1,057.95 is: 1,586.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.22 : 3,435.57 = 1,057.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.22/3,435.57 = 1,057.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.22x = 3,435.57 × 1,057.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.22x = 3,634,661.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,634,661.28/2,291.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.34

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