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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.80, 3,452.25 and 1,003.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.80, 3,452.25 and 1,003.29 is: 1,504.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.80 : 3,452.25 = 1,003.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.80/3,452.25 = 1,003.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.80x = 3,452.25 × 1,003.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.80x = 3,463,607.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,463,607.90/2,302.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.09

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