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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.44, 3,456.80 and 1,005.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.44, 3,456.80 and 1,005.28 is: 1,508.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.44 : 3,456.80 = 1,005.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.44/3,456.80 = 1,005.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.44x = 3,456.80 × 1,005.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.44x = 3,475,051.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,475,051.90/2,303.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.64

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