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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.73, 3,353.43 and 1,359.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.73, 3,353.43 and 1,359.43 is: 2,038.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.73 : 3,353.43 = 1,359.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.73/3,353.43 = 1,359.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.73x = 3,353.43 × 1,359.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.73x = 4,558,753.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558,753.34/2,236.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.13

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