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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.73, 2,963.19 and 1,203.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.73, 2,963.19 and 1,203.39 is: 1,660.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.73 : 2,963.19 = 1,203.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.73/2,963.19 = 1,203.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.73x = 2,963.19 × 1,203.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.73x = 3,565,867.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,565,867.20/2,147.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.30

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