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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.16, 3,447.26 and 1,065.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.16, 3,447.26 and 1,065.22 is: 1,597.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.16 : 3,447.26 = 1,065.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.16/3,447.26 = 1,065.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.16x = 3,447.26 × 1,065.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.16x = 3,672,090.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672,090.30/2,298.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.84

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