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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.37, 3,387.79 and 1,008.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.37, 3,387.79 and 1,008.35 is: 1,513.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.37 : 3,387.79 = 1,008.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.37/3,387.79 = 1,008.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.37x = 3,387.79 × 1,008.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.37x = 3,416,075.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,416,075.07/2,257.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.30

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