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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.44, 3,040.72 and 1,208.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.44, 3,040.72 and 1,208.71 is: 1,668.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.44 : 3,040.72 = 1,208.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.44/3,040.72 = 1,208.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.44x = 3,040.72 × 1,208.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.44x = 3,675,348.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,348.67/2,203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.00

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