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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.94, 3,350.92 and 1,068.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.94, 3,350.92 and 1,068.07 is: 1,599.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.94 : 3,350.92 = 1,068.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.94/3,350.92 = 1,068.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.94x = 3,350.92 × 1,068.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.94x = 3,579,017.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,017.12/2,236.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.96

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