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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.35, 3,439.54 and 1,061.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.35, 3,439.54 and 1,061.12 is: 1,590.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.35 : 3,439.54 = 1,061.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.35/3,439.54 = 1,061.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.35x = 3,439.54 × 1,061.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.35x = 3,649,764.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,649,764.68/2,294.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.76

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