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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.41, 3,358.52 and 1,004.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.41, 3,358.52 and 1,004.96 is: 1,507.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.41 : 3,358.52 = 1,004.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.41/3,358.52 = 1,004.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.41x = 3,358.52 × 1,004.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.41x = 3,375,178.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,178.26/2,238.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.85

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