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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.55, 3,450.39 and 1,002.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.55, 3,450.39 and 1,002.04 is: 1,502.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.55 : 3,450.39 = 1,002.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.55/3,450.39 = 1,002.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.55x = 3,450.39 × 1,002.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.55x = 3,457,428.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,428.80/2,301.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.22

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