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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.36, 3,042.54 and 1,408.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.36, 3,042.54 and 1,408.18 is: 1,944.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.36 : 3,042.54 = 1,408.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.36/3,042.54 = 1,408.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.36x = 3,042.54 × 1,408.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.36x = 4,284,443.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284,443.98/2,203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,944.50

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