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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.41, 3,357.02 and 1,003.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.41, 3,357.02 and 1,003.96 is: 1,506.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.41 : 3,357.02 = 1,003.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.41/3,357.02 = 1,003.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.41x = 3,357.02 × 1,003.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.41x = 3,370,313.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370,313.80/2,237.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.35

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