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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.30, 3,353.67 and 1,004.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.30, 3,353.67 and 1,004.38 is: 1,505.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.30 : 3,353.67 = 1,004.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.30/3,353.67 = 1,004.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.30x = 3,353.67 × 1,004.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.30x = 3,368,350.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368,350.69/2,237.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.54

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