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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.62, 3,303.10 and 816.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.62, 3,303.10 and 816.08 is: 1,223.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.62 : 3,303.10 = 816.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.62/3,303.10 = 816.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.62x = 3,303.10 × 816.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.62x = 2,695,593.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,593.85/2,203.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.26

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