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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.95, 3,355.37 and 1,067.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.95, 3,355.37 and 1,067.78 is: 1,601.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.95 : 3,355.37 = 1,067.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.95/3,355.37 = 1,067.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.95x = 3,355.37 × 1,067.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.95x = 3,582,796.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582,796.98/2,236.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.64

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