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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.33, 3,447.35 and 1,065.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.33, 3,447.35 and 1,065.16 is: 1,598.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.33 : 3,447.35 = 1,065.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.33/3,447.35 = 1,065.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.33x = 3,447.35 × 1,065.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.33x = 3,671,982.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,671,982.30/2,297.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.37

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