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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.07, 3,442.94 and 1,062.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.07, 3,442.94 and 1,062.81 is: 1,594.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.07 : 3,442.94 = 1,062.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.07/3,442.94 = 1,062.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.07x = 3,442.94 × 1,062.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.07x = 3,659,191.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,191.06/2,295.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.37

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