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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.98, 3,352.30 and 1,358.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.98, 3,352.30 and 1,358.68 is: 2,037.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.98 : 3,352.30 = 1,358.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.98/3,352.30 = 1,358.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.98x = 3,352.30 × 1,358.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.98x = 4,554,702.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554,702.96/2,235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.01

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