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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.68, 3,446.70 and 1,065.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.68, 3,446.70 and 1,065.42 is: 1,596.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.68 : 3,446.70 = 1,065.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.68/3,446.70 = 1,065.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.68x = 3,446.70 × 1,065.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.68x = 3,672,183.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672,183.11/2,299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.82

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