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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.97, 3,357.03 and 1,068.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.97, 3,357.03 and 1,068.10 is: 1,602.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.97 : 3,357.03 = 1,068.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.97/3,357.03 = 1,068.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.97x = 3,357.03 × 1,068.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.97x = 3,585,638.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,638.40/2,237.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.18

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