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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.54, 3,447.23 and 1,064.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.54, 3,447.23 and 1,064.75 is: 1,596.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.54 : 3,447.23 = 1,064.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.54/3,447.23 = 1,064.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.54x = 3,447.23 × 1,064.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.54x = 3,670,415.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670,415.58/2,298.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.84

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