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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.21, 3,441.68 and 1,061.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.21, 3,441.68 and 1,061.03 is: 1,590.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.21 : 3,441.68 = 1,061.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.21/3,441.68 = 1,061.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.21x = 3,441.68 × 1,061.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.21x = 3,651,725.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,651,725.73/2,296.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.33

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