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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.20, 3,443.08 and 1,061.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.20, 3,443.08 and 1,061.74 is: 1,593.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.20 : 3,443.08 = 1,061.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.20/3,443.08 = 1,061.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.20x = 3,443.08 × 1,061.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.20x = 3,655,655.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655,655.76/2,294.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.43

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