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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.20, 3,304.32 and 1,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.20, 3,304.32 and 1,176 is: 1,763.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.20 : 3,304.32 = 1,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.20/3,304.32 = 1,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.20x = 3,304.32 × 1,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.20x = 3,885,880.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,885,880.32/2,203.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.74

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