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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.30, 3,355.94 and 1,004.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.30, 3,355.94 and 1,004.03 is: 1,506.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.30 : 3,355.94 = 1,004.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.30/3,355.94 = 1,004.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.30x = 3,355.94 × 1,004.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.30x = 3,369,442.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,442.64/2,237.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.03

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