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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.81, 3,440.13 and 1,061.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.81, 3,440.13 and 1,061.89 is: 1,591.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.81 : 3,440.13 = 1,061.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.81/3,440.13 = 1,061.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.81x = 3,440.13 × 1,061.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.81x = 3,653,039.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,039.65/2,294.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.87

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