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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.51, 3,357.18 and 1,004.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.51, 3,357.18 and 1,004.09 is: 1,506.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.51 : 3,357.18 = 1,004.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.51/3,357.18 = 1,004.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.51x = 3,357.18 × 1,004.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.51x = 3,370,894.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370,894.08/2,237.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.54

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