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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.52, 3,437.20 and 1,060.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.52, 3,437.20 and 1,060.18 is: 1,588.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.52 : 3,437.20 = 1,060.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.52/3,437.20 = 1,060.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.52x = 3,437.20 × 1,060.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.52x = 3,644,050.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,050.70/2,294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.15

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