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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.01, 3,040.10 and 1,194.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.01, 3,040.10 and 1,194.67 is: 1,648.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.01 : 3,040.10 = 1,194.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.01/3,040.10 = 1,194.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.01x = 3,040.10 × 1,194.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.01x = 3,631,911.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,631,911.65/2,203.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.61

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