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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.73, 3,358.46 and 1,506.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.73, 3,358.46 and 1,506.73 is: 2,263.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.73 : 3,358.46 = 1,506.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.73/3,358.46 = 1,506.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.73x = 3,358.46 × 1,506.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.73x = 5,060,284.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,060,284.90/2,235.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.37

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