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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.04, 3,041.92 and 1,649.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.04, 3,041.92 and 1,649.84 is: 2,278.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.04 : 3,041.92 = 1,649.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.04/3,041.92 = 1,649.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.04x = 3,041.92 × 1,649.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.04x = 5,018,681.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,018,681.29/2,203.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.07

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