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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.95, 3,438.90 and 1,060.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.95, 3,438.90 and 1,060.18 is: 1,590.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.95 : 3,438.90 = 1,060.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.95/3,438.90 = 1,060.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.95x = 3,438.90 × 1,060.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.95x = 3,645,853.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,645,853.00/2,292.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.03

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