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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.14, 3,356.52 and 1,004.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.14, 3,356.52 and 1,004.86 is: 1,507.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.14 : 3,356.52 = 1,004.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.14/3,356.52 = 1,004.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.14x = 3,356.52 × 1,004.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.14x = 3,372,832.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,372,832.69/2,237.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.65

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