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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.24, 3,440.70 and 1,061.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.24, 3,440.70 and 1,061.80 is: 1,593.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.24 : 3,440.70 = 1,061.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.24/3,440.70 = 1,061.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.24x = 3,440.70 × 1,061.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.24x = 3,653,335.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,335.26/2,293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.09

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