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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.24, 3,445.70 and 1,065.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.24, 3,445.70 and 1,065.63 is: 1,598.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.24 : 3,445.70 = 1,065.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.24/3,445.70 = 1,065.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.24x = 3,445.70 × 1,065.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.24x = 3,671,835.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,671,835.96/2,297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.37

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