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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.85, 3,440.90 and 1,370.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.85, 3,440.90 and 1,370.94 is: 2,055.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.85 : 3,440.90 = 1,370.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.85/3,440.90 = 1,370.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.85x = 3,440.90 × 1,370.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.85x = 4,717,260.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,717,260.59/2,294.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.59

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