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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.57, 3,358.49 and 1,068.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.57, 3,358.49 and 1,068.68 is: 1,602.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.57 : 3,358.49 = 1,068.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.57/3,358.49 = 1,068.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.57x = 3,358.49 × 1,068.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.57x = 3,589,151.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,589,151.09/2,239.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.61

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