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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.47, 2,818.81 and 1,203.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.47, 2,818.81 and 1,203.43 is: 1,660.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.47 : 2,818.81 = 1,203.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.47/2,818.81 = 1,203.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.47x = 2,818.81 × 1,203.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.47x = 3,392,240.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392,240.52/2,042.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.86

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