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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.24, 3,356.56 and 1,067.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.24, 3,356.56 and 1,067.16 is: 1,599.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.24 : 3,356.56 = 1,067.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.24/3,356.56 = 1,067.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.24x = 3,356.56 × 1,067.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.24x = 3,581,986.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,986.57/2,239.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.64

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