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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.35, 3,040.44 and 1,258.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.35, 3,040.44 and 1,258.96 is: 1,737.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.35 : 3,040.44 = 1,258.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.35/3,040.44 = 1,258.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.35x = 3,040.44 × 1,258.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.35x = 3,827,780.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,780.02/2,203.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.25

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