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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.95, 3,356.99 and 1,068.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.95, 3,356.99 and 1,068.07 is: 1,602.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.95 : 3,356.99 = 1,068.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.95/3,356.99 = 1,068.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.95x = 3,356.99 × 1,068.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.95x = 3,585,499.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,499.17/2,237.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.14

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