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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.42, 3,457.85 and 1,005.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.42, 3,457.85 and 1,005.99 is: 1,509.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.42 : 3,457.85 = 1,005.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.42/3,457.85 = 1,005.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.42x = 3,457.85 × 1,005.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.42x = 3,478,540.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,478,540.20/2,304.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.51

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