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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.35, 3,444.53 and 1,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.35, 3,444.53 and 1,063.40 is: 1,595.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.35 : 3,444.53 = 1,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.35/3,444.53 = 1,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.35x = 3,444.53 × 1,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.35x = 3,662,890.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662,890.66/2,296.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.09

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