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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.16, 3,439.96 and 1,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.16, 3,439.96 and 1,060 is: 1,588.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.16 : 3,439.96 = 1,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.16/3,439.96 = 1,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.16x = 3,439.96 × 1,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.16x = 3,646,357.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646,357.60/2,295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.72

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