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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.40, 3,358.34 and 1,070.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.40, 3,358.34 and 1,070.72 is: 1,605.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.40 : 3,358.34 = 1,070.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.40/3,358.34 = 1,070.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.40x = 3,358.34 × 1,070.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.40x = 3,595,841.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,841.80/2,239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.72

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