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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.34, 3,357.12 and 1,005.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.34, 3,357.12 and 1,005.63 is: 1,508.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.34 : 3,357.12 = 1,005.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.34/3,357.12 = 1,005.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.34x = 3,357.12 × 1,005.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.34x = 3,376,020.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,376,020.59/2,237.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.94

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