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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.45, 3,447.97 and 1,065.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.45, 3,447.97 and 1,065.25 is: 1,596.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.45 : 3,447.97 = 1,065.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.45/3,447.97 = 1,065.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.45x = 3,447.97 × 1,065.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.45x = 3,672,927.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672,927.48/2,300.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.62

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