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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.31, 3,440.75 and 1,060.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.31, 3,440.75 and 1,060.00 is: 1,591.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.31 : 3,440.75 = 1,060.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.31/3,440.75 = 1,060.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.31x = 3,440.75 × 1,060.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.31x = 3,647,181.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,181.10/2,292.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.05

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