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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.75, 3,454.04 and 1,003.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.75, 3,454.04 and 1,003.32 is: 1,505.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.75 : 3,454.04 = 1,003.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.75/3,454.04 = 1,003.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.75x = 3,454.04 × 1,003.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.75x = 3,465,507.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,465,507.41/2,301.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.60

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