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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.87, 3,444.38 and 1,066.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.87, 3,444.38 and 1,066.11 is: 1,598.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.87 : 3,444.38 = 1,066.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.87/3,444.38 = 1,066.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.87x = 3,444.38 × 1,066.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.87x = 3,672,087.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672,087.96/2,297.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.04

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