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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.05, 3,451.14 and 1,002.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.05, 3,451.14 and 1,002.54 is: 1,502.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.05 : 3,451.14 = 1,002.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.05/3,451.14 = 1,002.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.05x = 3,451.14 × 1,002.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.05x = 3,459,905.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,905.90/2,302.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.97

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