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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.06, 3,439.20 and 1,059.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.06, 3,439.20 and 1,059.90 is: 1,588.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.06 : 3,439.20 = 1,059.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.06/3,439.20 = 1,059.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.06x = 3,439.20 × 1,059.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.06x = 3,645,208.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,645,208.08/2,294.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.98

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