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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.53, 3,439.38 and 1,060.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.53, 3,439.38 and 1,060.83 is: 1,591.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.53 : 3,439.38 = 1,060.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.53/3,439.38 = 1,060.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.53x = 3,439.38 × 1,060.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.53x = 3,648,591.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,648,591.54/2,292.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.51

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