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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.15, 3,446.41 and 1,065.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.15, 3,446.41 and 1,065.33 is: 1,597.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.15 : 3,446.41 = 1,065.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.15/3,446.41 = 1,065.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.15x = 3,446.41 × 1,065.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.15x = 3,671,563.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,671,563.97/2,298.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.62

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