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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.14, 3,477.30 and 1,002.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.14, 3,477.30 and 1,002.34 is: 1,502.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.14 : 3,477.30 = 1,002.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.14/3,477.30 = 1,002.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.14x = 3,477.30 × 1,002.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.14x = 3,485,437.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,485,437.47/2,320.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.25

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