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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.30, 3,450.99 and 1,002.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.30, 3,450.99 and 1,002.14 is: 1,503.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.30 : 3,450.99 = 1,002.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.30/3,450.99 = 1,002.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.30x = 3,450.99 × 1,002.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.30x = 3,458,383.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,458,383.75/2,300.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.45

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