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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.01, 3,356.18 and 1,068.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.01, 3,356.18 and 1,068.49 is: 1,603.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.01 : 3,356.18 = 1,068.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.01/3,356.18 = 1,068.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.01x = 3,356.18 × 1,068.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.01x = 3,586,044.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586,044.77/2,237.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.05

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