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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.35, 3,353.09 and 1,065.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.35, 3,353.09 and 1,065.47 is: 1,598.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.35 : 3,353.09 = 1,065.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.35/3,353.09 = 1,065.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.35x = 3,353.09 × 1,065.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.35x = 3,572,619.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,572,619.86/2,235.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.24

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