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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.03, 3,498.38 and 2,004.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.03, 3,498.38 and 2,004.89 is: 3,001.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.03 : 3,498.38 = 2,004.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.03/3,498.38 = 2,004.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.03x = 3,498.38 × 2,004.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.03x = 7,013,839.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,013,839.56/2,337.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.18

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