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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.18, 3,438.45 and 1,059.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.18, 3,438.45 and 1,059.92 is: 1,588.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.18 : 3,438.45 = 1,059.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.18/3,438.45 = 1,059.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.18x = 3,438.45 × 1,059.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.18x = 3,644,481.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,481.92/2,294.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.58

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