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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.54, 3,357.45 and 1,068.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.54, 3,357.45 and 1,068.86 is: 1,603.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.54 : 3,357.45 = 1,068.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.54/3,357.45 = 1,068.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.54x = 3,357.45 × 1,068.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.54x = 3,588,652.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,652.40/2,237.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.84

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