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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.73, 3,355.19 and 1,004.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.73, 3,355.19 and 1,004.10 is: 1,506.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.73 : 3,355.19 = 1,004.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.73/3,355.19 = 1,004.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.73x = 3,355.19 × 1,004.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.73x = 3,368,941.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368,941.26/2,236.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.19

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