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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.54, 3,454.62 and 1,004.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.54, 3,454.62 and 1,004.92 is: 1,507.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.54 : 3,454.62 = 1,004.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.54/3,454.62 = 1,004.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.54x = 3,454.62 × 1,004.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.54x = 3,471,616.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,616.73/2,302.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.73

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