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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.29, 3,040.94 and 1,318.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.29, 3,040.94 and 1,318.91 is: 1,820.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.29 : 3,040.94 = 1,318.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.29/3,040.94 = 1,318.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.29x = 3,040.94 × 1,318.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.29x = 4,010,714.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,010,714.27/2,203.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.33

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