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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.08, 3,355.24 and 1,004.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.08, 3,355.24 and 1,004.38 is: 1,507.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.08 : 3,355.24 = 1,004.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.08/3,355.24 = 1,004.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.08x = 3,355.24 × 1,004.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.08x = 3,369,935.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,935.95/2,236.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.07

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