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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.19, 3,442.92 and 1,063.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.19, 3,442.92 and 1,063.78 is: 1,595.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.19 : 3,442.92 = 1,063.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.19/3,442.92 = 1,063.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.19x = 3,442.92 × 1,063.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.19x = 3,662,509.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662,509.44/2,295.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.73

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