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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.68, 3,443.94 and 1,062.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.68, 3,443.94 and 1,062.27 is: 1,593.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.68 : 3,443.94 = 1,062.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.68/3,443.94 = 1,062.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.68x = 3,443.94 × 1,062.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.68x = 3,658,394.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,394.14/2,295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.60

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