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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.81, 3,438.63 and 1,060.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.81, 3,438.63 and 1,060.89 is: 1,590.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.81 : 3,438.63 = 1,060.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.81/3,438.63 = 1,060.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.81x = 3,438.63 × 1,060.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.81x = 3,648,008.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,648,008.18/2,293.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.37

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