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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.44, 3,439.14 and 1,061.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.44, 3,439.14 and 1,061.50 is: 1,591.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.44 : 3,439.14 = 1,061.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.44/3,439.14 = 1,061.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.44x = 3,439.14 × 1,061.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.44x = 3,650,647.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650,647.11/2,294.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.08

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