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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.17, 3,452.96 and 1,002.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.17, 3,452.96 and 1,002.74 is: 1,504.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.17 : 3,452.96 = 1,002.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.17/3,452.96 = 1,002.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.17x = 3,452.96 × 1,002.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.17x = 3,462,406.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,406.35/2,301.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.63

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