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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.50, 3,457.07 and 1,005.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.50, 3,457.07 and 1,005.88 is: 1,509.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.50 : 3,457.07 = 1,005.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.50/3,457.07 = 1,005.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.50x = 3,457.07 × 1,005.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.50x = 3,477,397.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,397.57/2,303.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.61

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