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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.46, 3,351.72 and 1,001.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.46, 3,351.72 and 1,001.18 is: 1,501.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.46 : 3,351.72 = 1,001.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.46/3,351.72 = 1,001.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.46x = 3,351.72 × 1,001.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.46x = 3,355,675.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,675.03/2,235.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.11

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