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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.68, 3,445.82 and 1,065.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.68, 3,445.82 and 1,065.49 is: 1,595.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.68 : 3,445.82 = 1,065.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.68/3,445.82 = 1,065.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.68x = 3,445.82 × 1,065.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.68x = 3,671,502.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,671,502.18/2,300.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.84

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