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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.70, 3,038.38 and 1,782.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.70, 3,038.38 and 1,782.50 is: 2,457.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.70 : 3,038.38 = 1,782.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.70/3,038.38 = 1,782.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.70x = 3,038.38 × 1,782.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.70x = 5,415,892.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,415,892.70/2,203.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,457.64

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