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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.95, 3,448.71 and 1,065.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.95, 3,448.71 and 1,065.75 is: 1,597.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.95 : 3,448.71 = 1,065.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.95/3,448.71 = 1,065.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.95x = 3,448.71 × 1,065.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.95x = 3,675,462.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,462.68/2,300.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.37

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