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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.68, 3,351.24 and 1,369.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.68, 3,351.24 and 1,369.17 is: 2,051.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.68 : 3,351.24 = 1,369.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.68/3,351.24 = 1,369.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.68x = 3,351.24 × 1,369.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.68x = 4,588,417.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,417.27/2,236.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.44

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