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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.51, 3,040.88 and 1,208.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.51, 3,040.88 and 1,208.73 is: 1,668.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.51 : 3,040.88 = 1,208.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.51/3,040.88 = 1,208.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.51x = 3,040.88 × 1,208.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.51x = 3,675,581.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,581.63/2,203.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.06

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