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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.71, 3,304.65 and 1,163.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.71, 3,304.65 and 1,163.06 is: 1,744.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.71 : 3,304.65 = 1,163.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.71/3,304.65 = 1,163.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.71x = 3,304.65 × 1,163.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.71x = 3,843,499.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843,499.92/2,203.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.11

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