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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.22, 3,303.92 and 1,266.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.22, 3,303.92 and 1,266.46 is: 1,899.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.22 : 3,303.92 = 1,266.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.22/3,303.92 = 1,266.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.22x = 3,303.92 × 1,266.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.22x = 4,184,277.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,184,277.43/2,203.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.16

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