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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203, 3,306.06 and 1,048.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203, 3,306.06 and 1,048.84 is: 1,574.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203 : 3,306.06 = 1,048.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203/3,306.06 = 1,048.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203x = 3,306.06 × 1,048.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203x = 3,467,527.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,467,527.97/2,203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.00

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