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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.31, 3,356.40 and 1,004.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.31, 3,356.40 and 1,004.70 is: 1,507.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.31 : 3,356.40 = 1,004.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.31/3,356.40 = 1,004.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.31x = 3,356.40 × 1,004.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.31x = 3,372,175.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,372,175.08/2,237.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.25

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