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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.52, 3,454.40 and 1,004.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.52, 3,454.40 and 1,004.16 is: 1,506.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.52 : 3,454.40 = 1,004.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.52/3,454.40 = 1,004.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.52x = 3,454.40 × 1,004.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.52x = 3,468,770.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468,770.30/2,302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.51

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