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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.26, 3,353.97 and 1,003.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.26, 3,353.97 and 1,003.44 is: 1,504.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.26 : 3,353.97 = 1,003.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.26/3,353.97 = 1,003.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.26x = 3,353.97 × 1,003.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.26x = 3,365,507.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365,507.66/2,236.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.97

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