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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.35, 3,441.45 and 1,063.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.35, 3,441.45 and 1,063.06 is: 1,592.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.35 : 3,441.45 = 1,063.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.35/3,441.45 = 1,063.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.35x = 3,441.45 × 1,063.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.35x = 3,658,467.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,467.84/2,297.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.47

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