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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.64, 3,445.02 and 1,064.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.64, 3,445.02 and 1,064.28 is: 1,595.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.64 : 3,445.02 = 1,064.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.64/3,445.02 = 1,064.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.64x = 3,445.02 × 1,064.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.64x = 3,666,465.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,465.89/2,297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.75

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