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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.06, 3,355.22 and 1,067.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.06, 3,355.22 and 1,067.42 is: 1,600.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.06 : 3,355.22 = 1,067.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.06/3,355.22 = 1,067.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.06x = 3,355.22 × 1,067.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.06x = 3,581,428.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,428.93/2,238.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.24

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