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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.55, 3,354.72 and 1,065.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.55, 3,354.72 and 1,065.70 is: 1,598.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.55 : 3,354.72 = 1,065.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.55/3,354.72 = 1,065.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.55x = 3,354.72 × 1,065.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.55x = 3,575,125.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575,125.10/2,236.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.50

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