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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.50, 3,040.95 and 1,272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.50, 3,040.95 and 1,272.30 is: 1,755.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.50 : 3,040.95 = 1,272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.50/3,040.95 = 1,272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.50x = 3,040.95 × 1,272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.50x = 3,869,000.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,869,000.69/2,203.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.84

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