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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.51, 3,446.56 and 1,064.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.51, 3,446.56 and 1,064.31 is: 1,595.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.51 : 3,446.56 = 1,064.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.51/3,446.56 = 1,064.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.51x = 3,446.56 × 1,064.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.51x = 3,668,199.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,199.66/2,299.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.21

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