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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.82, 3,452.41 and 1,003.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.82, 3,452.41 and 1,003.18 is: 1,505.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.82 : 3,452.41 = 1,003.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.82/3,452.41 = 1,003.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.82x = 3,452.41 × 1,003.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.82x = 3,463,388.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,463,388.66/2,300.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.28

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