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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.59, 3,040.93 and 1,208.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.59, 3,040.93 and 1,208.82 is: 1,668.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.59 : 3,040.93 = 1,208.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.59/3,040.93 = 1,208.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.59x = 3,040.93 × 1,208.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.59x = 3,675,937.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,937.00/2,203.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.16

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