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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.82, 3,454.23 and 1,003.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.82, 3,454.23 and 1,003.38 is: 1,505.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.82 : 3,454.23 = 1,003.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.82/3,454.23 = 1,003.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.82x = 3,454.23 × 1,003.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.82x = 3,465,905.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,465,905.30/2,302.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.07

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