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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.75, 3,352.40 and 1,004.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.75, 3,352.40 and 1,004.37 is: 1,506.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.75 : 3,352.40 = 1,004.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.75/3,352.40 = 1,004.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.75x = 3,352.40 × 1,004.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.75x = 3,367,044.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,367,044.97/2,235.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.00

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