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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.33, 3,439.58 and 1,059.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.33, 3,439.58 and 1,059.05 is: 1,589.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.33 : 3,439.58 = 1,059.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.33/3,439.58 = 1,059.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.33x = 3,439.58 × 1,059.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.33x = 3,642,687.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,642,687.20/2,292.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.08

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