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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.34, 3,040.61 and 1,195.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.34, 3,040.61 and 1,195.05 is: 1,649.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.34 : 3,040.61 = 1,195.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.34/3,040.61 = 1,195.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.34x = 3,040.61 × 1,195.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.34x = 3,633,675.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,633,675.01/2,203.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.17

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