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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.10, 3,443.72 and 1,065.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.10, 3,443.72 and 1,065.39 is: 1,597.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.10 : 3,443.72 = 1,065.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.10/3,443.72 = 1,065.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.10x = 3,443.72 × 1,065.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.10x = 3,668,904.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,904.85/2,297.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.19

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