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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.24, 3,445.20 and 1,064.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.24, 3,445.20 and 1,064.80 is: 1,597.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.24 : 3,445.20 = 1,064.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.24/3,445.20 = 1,064.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.24x = 3,445.20 × 1,064.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.24x = 3,668,448.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,448.96/2,296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.59

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