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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.66, 3,263.49 and 1,203.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.66, 3,263.49 and 1,203.66 is: 1,805.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.66 : 3,263.49 = 1,203.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.66/3,263.49 = 1,203.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.66x = 3,263.49 × 1,203.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.66x = 3,928,132.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,928,132.37/2,175.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.49

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