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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.81, 3,442.80 and 1,063.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.81, 3,442.80 and 1,063.10 is: 1,594.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.81 : 3,442.80 = 1,063.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.81/3,442.80 = 1,063.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.81x = 3,442.80 × 1,063.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.81x = 3,660,043.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660,043.59/2,294.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.93

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