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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.52, 3,453.06 and 1,002.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.52, 3,453.06 and 1,002.68 is: 1,503.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.52 : 3,453.06 = 1,002.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.52/3,453.06 = 1,002.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.52x = 3,453.06 × 1,002.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.52x = 3,462,314.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,314.20/2,302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.71

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