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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.52, 3,303.92 and 1,001.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.52, 3,303.92 and 1,001.21 is: 1,501.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.52 : 3,303.92 = 1,001.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.52/3,303.92 = 1,001.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.52x = 3,303.92 × 1,001.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.52x = 3,307,903.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,903.73/2,203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.19

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