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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.49, 3,040.81 and 1,208.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.49, 3,040.81 and 1,208.75 is: 1,668.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.49 : 3,040.81 = 1,208.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.49/3,040.81 = 1,208.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.49x = 3,040.81 × 1,208.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.49x = 3,675,560.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,560.86/2,203.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.06

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