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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.38, 3,040.65 and 1,319.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.38, 3,040.65 and 1,319.40 is: 1,820.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.38 : 3,040.65 = 1,319.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.38/3,040.65 = 1,319.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.38x = 3,040.65 × 1,319.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.38x = 4,011,833.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,011,833.61/2,203.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.76

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