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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.21, 3,440.18 and 1,060.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.21, 3,440.18 and 1,060.03 is: 1,588.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.21 : 3,440.18 = 1,060.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.21/3,440.18 = 1,060.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.21x = 3,440.18 × 1,060.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.21x = 3,646,675.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646,675.64/2,295.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.82

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