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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.11, 3,437.64 and 1,059.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.11, 3,437.64 and 1,059.89 is: 1,588.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.11 : 3,437.64 = 1,059.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.11/3,437.64 = 1,059.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.11x = 3,437.64 × 1,059.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.11x = 3,643,503.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,643,503.07/2,293.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.89

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