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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.56, 3,437.92 and 1,059.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.56, 3,437.92 and 1,059.84 is: 1,590.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.56 : 3,437.92 = 1,059.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.56/3,437.92 = 1,059.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.56x = 3,437.92 × 1,059.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.56x = 3,643,645.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,643,645.13/2,291.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.03

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