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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.16, 3,441.25 and 1,061.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.16, 3,441.25 and 1,061.21 is: 1,591.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.16 : 3,441.25 = 1,061.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.16/3,441.25 = 1,061.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.16x = 3,441.25 × 1,061.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.16x = 3,651,888.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,651,888.91/2,294.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.82

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