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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.52, 3,356.60 and 1,082.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.52, 3,356.60 and 1,082.96 is: 1,624.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.52 : 3,356.60 = 1,082.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.52/3,356.60 = 1,082.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.52x = 3,356.60 × 1,082.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.52x = 3,635,063.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635,063.54/2,237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.59

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