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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.84, 3,354.12 and 1,081.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.84, 3,354.12 and 1,081.68 is: 1,622.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.84 : 3,354.12 = 1,081.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.84/3,354.12 = 1,081.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.84x = 3,354.12 × 1,081.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.84x = 3,628,084.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628,084.52/2,235.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.69

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