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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.64, 3,451.74 and 1,002.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.64, 3,451.74 and 1,002.76 is: 1,503.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.64 : 3,451.74 = 1,002.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.64/3,451.74 = 1,002.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.64x = 3,451.74 × 1,002.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.64x = 3,461,266.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,461,266.80/2,301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.83

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