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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.07, 3,039.47 and 1,306.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.07, 3,039.47 and 1,306.61 is: 1,802.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.07 : 3,039.47 = 1,306.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.07/3,039.47 = 1,306.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.07x = 3,039.47 × 1,306.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.07x = 3,971,386.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,971,386.70/2,203.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.66

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