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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.74, 3,440.02 and 1,060.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.74, 3,440.02 and 1,060.73 is: 1,591.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.74 : 3,440.02 = 1,060.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.74/3,440.02 = 1,060.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.74x = 3,440.02 × 1,060.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.74x = 3,648,927.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,648,927.45/2,292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.51

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