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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.98, 3,354.35 and 1,067.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.98, 3,354.35 and 1,067.72 is: 1,599.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.98 : 3,354.35 = 1,067.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.98/3,354.35 = 1,067.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.98x = 3,354.35 × 1,067.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.98x = 3,581,484.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,484.47/2,238.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.61

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