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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.75, 3,350.88 and 1,002.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.75, 3,350.88 and 1,002.84 is: 1,503.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.75 : 3,350.88 = 1,002.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.75/3,350.88 = 1,002.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.75x = 3,350.88 × 1,002.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.75x = 3,360,396.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,360,396.50/2,235.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.03

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