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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.44, 3,305.88 and 1,049.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.44, 3,305.88 and 1,049.04 is: 1,573.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.44 : 3,305.88 = 1,049.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.44/3,305.88 = 1,049.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.44x = 3,305.88 × 1,049.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.44x = 3,468,000.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468,000.36/2,203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.90

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