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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.21, 3,352.40 and 1,504.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.21, 3,352.40 and 1,504.07 is: 2,253.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.21 : 3,352.40 = 1,504.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.21/3,352.40 = 1,504.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.21x = 3,352.40 × 1,504.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.21x = 5,042,236.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,042,236.75/2,237.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.81

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