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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.25, 3,353.56 and 1,066.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.25, 3,353.56 and 1,066.74 is: 1,600.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.25 : 3,353.56 = 1,066.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.25/3,353.56 = 1,066.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.25x = 3,353.56 × 1,066.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.25x = 3,577,373.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,577,373.93/2,235.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.44

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