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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.15, 3,440.68 and 1,060.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.15, 3,440.68 and 1,060.38 is: 1,590.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.15 : 3,440.68 = 1,060.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.15/3,440.68 = 1,060.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.15x = 3,440.68 × 1,060.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.15x = 3,648,428.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,648,428.26/2,294.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.32

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