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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.54, 3,453.12 and 1,003.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.54, 3,453.12 and 1,003.92 is: 1,506.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.54 : 3,453.12 = 1,003.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.54/3,453.12 = 1,003.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.54x = 3,453.12 × 1,003.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.54x = 3,466,656.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,466,656.23/2,301.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.23

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