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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.56, 3,451.10 and 1,002.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.56, 3,451.10 and 1,002.32 is: 1,502.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.56 : 3,451.10 = 1,002.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.56/3,451.10 = 1,002.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.56x = 3,451.10 × 1,002.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.56x = 3,459,106.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,106.55/2,301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.94

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