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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.50, 3,353.93 and 1,066.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.50, 3,353.93 and 1,066.99 is: 1,600.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.50 : 3,353.93 = 1,066.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.50/3,353.93 = 1,066.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.50x = 3,353.93 × 1,066.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.50x = 3,578,609.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,609.77/2,235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.81

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