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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.08, 3,042.92 and 1,604.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.08, 3,042.92 and 1,604.61 is: 2,216.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.08 : 3,042.92 = 1,604.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.08/3,042.92 = 1,604.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.08x = 3,042.92 × 1,604.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.08x = 4,882,691.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,882,691.84/2,203.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,216.30

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