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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.48, 3,302.28 and 1,163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.48, 3,302.28 and 1,163.24 is: 1,743.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.48 : 3,302.28 = 1,163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.48/3,302.28 = 1,163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.48x = 3,302.28 × 1,163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.48x = 3,841,344.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,841,344.19/2,203.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.31

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