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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.07, 3,302.48 and 816.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.07, 3,302.48 and 816.03 is: 1,223.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.07 : 3,302.48 = 816.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.07/3,302.48 = 816.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.07x = 3,302.48 × 816.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.07x = 2,694,922.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,922.75/2,203.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.26

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