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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.79, 3,355.88 and 1,003.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.79, 3,355.88 and 1,003.98 is: 1,505.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.79 : 3,355.88 = 1,003.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.79/3,355.88 = 1,003.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.79x = 3,355.88 × 1,003.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.79x = 3,369,231.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,231.38/2,237.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.61

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