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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.41, 3,352.05 and 1,002.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.41, 3,352.05 and 1,002.83 is: 1,503.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.41 : 3,352.05 = 1,002.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.41/3,352.05 = 1,002.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.41x = 3,352.05 × 1,002.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.41x = 3,361,536.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,536.30/2,235.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.77

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