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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.75, 3,455.55 and 1,004.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.75, 3,455.55 and 1,004.32 is: 1,507.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.75 : 3,455.55 = 1,004.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.75/3,455.55 = 1,004.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.75x = 3,455.55 × 1,004.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.75x = 3,470,472.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470,472.95/2,302.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.10

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