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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.68, 3,039.48 and 1,680.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.68, 3,039.48 and 1,680.96 is: 2,318.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.68 : 3,039.48 = 1,680.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.68/3,039.48 = 1,680.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.68x = 3,039.48 × 1,680.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.68x = 5,109,244.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,109,244.30/2,203.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.51

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