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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.57, 3,356.99 and 1,067.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.57, 3,356.99 and 1,067.68 is: 1,601.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.57 : 3,356.99 = 1,067.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.57/3,356.99 = 1,067.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.57x = 3,356.99 × 1,067.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.57x = 3,584,199.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,199.95/2,238.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.11

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