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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.23, 3,364.14 and 1,072.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.23, 3,364.14 and 1,072.61 is: 1,608.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.23 : 3,364.14 = 1,072.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.23/3,364.14 = 1,072.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.23x = 3,364.14 × 1,072.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.23x = 3,608,410.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608,410.21/2,243.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.58

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