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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.23, 3,304.95 and 1,228.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.23, 3,304.95 and 1,228.59 is: 1,842.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.23 : 3,304.95 = 1,228.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.23/3,304.95 = 1,228.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.23x = 3,304.95 × 1,228.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.23x = 4,060,428.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060,428.52/2,203.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.94

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