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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.88, 3,446.48 and 1,062.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.88, 3,446.48 and 1,062.90 is: 1,594.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.88 : 3,446.48 = 1,062.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.88/3,446.48 = 1,062.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.88x = 3,446.48 × 1,062.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.88x = 3,663,263.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,663,263.59/2,296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.89

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