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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.35, 3,348 and 1,062.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.35, 3,348 and 1,062.63 is: 1,592.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.35 : 3,348 = 1,062.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.35/3,348 = 1,062.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.35x = 3,348 × 1,062.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.35x = 3,557,685.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,685.24/2,233.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.98

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