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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.80, 3,350.60 and 1,062.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.80, 3,350.60 and 1,062.95 is: 1,594.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.80 : 3,350.60 = 1,062.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.80/3,350.60 = 1,062.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.80x = 3,350.60 × 1,062.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.80x = 3,561,498.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,498.20/2,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.37

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