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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.98, 3,353.80 and 1,359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.98, 3,353.80 and 1,359.68 is: 2,038.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.98 : 3,353.80 = 1,359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.98/3,353.80 = 1,359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.98x = 3,353.80 × 1,359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.98x = 4,560,094.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,560,094.78/2,236.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.50

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