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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.67, 3,448.37 and 1,065.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.67, 3,448.37 and 1,065.25 is: 1,598.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.67 : 3,448.37 = 1,065.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.67/3,448.37 = 1,065.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.67x = 3,448.37 × 1,065.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.67x = 3,673,383.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,673,383.12/2,297.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.75

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