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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.44, 3,041.70 and 1,457.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.44, 3,041.70 and 1,457.76 is: 2,012.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.44 : 3,041.70 = 1,457.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.44/3,041.70 = 1,457.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.44x = 3,041.70 × 1,457.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.44x = 4,434,068.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,434,068.59/2,203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.34

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