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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.32, 3,348.56 and 1,063.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.32, 3,348.56 and 1,063.64 is: 1,593.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.32 : 3,348.56 = 1,063.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.32/3,348.56 = 1,063.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.32x = 3,348.56 × 1,063.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.32x = 3,561,662.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,662.36/2,235.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.36

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