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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.30, 3,352.84 and 1,064.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.30, 3,352.84 and 1,064.45 is: 1,596.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.30 : 3,352.84 = 1,064.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.30/3,352.84 = 1,064.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.30x = 3,352.84 × 1,064.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.30x = 3,568,930.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,568,930.54/2,235.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.62

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