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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.02, 3,447.96 and 1,065.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.02, 3,447.96 and 1,065.25 is: 1,597.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.02 : 3,447.96 = 1,065.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.02/3,447.96 = 1,065.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.02x = 3,447.96 × 1,065.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.02x = 3,672,939.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672,939.39/2,299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.61

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