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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.27, 3,451.01 and 1,001.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.27, 3,451.01 and 1,001.43 is: 1,502.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.27 : 3,451.01 = 1,001.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.27/3,451.01 = 1,001.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.27x = 3,451.01 × 1,001.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.27x = 3,455,939.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,455,939.94/2,300.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.41

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