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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.57, 3,362.99 and 1,072.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.57, 3,362.99 and 1,072.85 is: 1,608.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.57 : 3,362.99 = 1,072.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.57/3,362.99 = 1,072.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.57x = 3,362.99 × 1,072.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.57x = 3,607,961.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607,961.64/2,243.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.14

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