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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.60, 3,350.16 and 1,080

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.60, 3,350.16 and 1,080 is: 1,618.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.60 : 3,350.16 = 1,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.60/3,350.16 = 1,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.60x = 3,350.16 × 1,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.60x = 3,618,172.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,172.80/2,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.43

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