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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.99, 3,351.66 and 1,065.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.99, 3,351.66 and 1,065.48 is: 1,597.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.99 : 3,351.66 = 1,065.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.99/3,351.66 = 1,065.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.99x = 3,351.66 × 1,065.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.99x = 3,571,126.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,126.70/2,235.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.11

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