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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.95, 3,352.37 and 1,065.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.95, 3,352.37 and 1,065.78 is: 1,598.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.95 : 3,352.37 = 1,065.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.95/3,352.37 = 1,065.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.95x = 3,352.37 × 1,065.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.95x = 3,572,903.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,572,903.49/2,234.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.65

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