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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.54, 3,358.50 and 1,005.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.54, 3,358.50 and 1,005.73 is: 1,508.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.54 : 3,358.50 = 1,005.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.54/3,358.50 = 1,005.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.54x = 3,358.50 × 1,005.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.54x = 3,377,744.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,377,744.21/2,239.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.23

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