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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.50, 3,455.57 and 1,004.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.50, 3,455.57 and 1,004.88 is: 1,508.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.50 : 3,455.57 = 1,004.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.50/3,455.57 = 1,004.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.50x = 3,455.57 × 1,004.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.50x = 3,472,433.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,472,433.18/2,302.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.11

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