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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.36, 3,446.52 and 1,065.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.36, 3,446.52 and 1,065.48 is: 1,597.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.36 : 3,446.52 = 1,065.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.36/3,446.52 = 1,065.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.36x = 3,446.52 × 1,065.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.36x = 3,672,198.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672,198.13/2,298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.75

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