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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.47, 3,304.23 and 1,032.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.47, 3,304.23 and 1,032.53 is: 1,548.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.47 : 3,304.23 = 1,032.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.47/3,304.23 = 1,032.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.47x = 3,304.23 × 1,032.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.47x = 3,411,700.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,700.08/2,203.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.33

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