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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.46, 3,455.88 and 1,005.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.46, 3,455.88 and 1,005.64 is: 1,508.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.46 : 3,455.88 = 1,005.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.46/3,455.88 = 1,005.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.46x = 3,455.88 × 1,005.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.46x = 3,475,371.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,475,371.16/2,304.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.11

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