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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.72, 3,041.10 and 1,209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.72, 3,041.10 and 1,209 is: 1,668.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.72 : 3,041.10 = 1,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.72/3,041.10 = 1,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.72x = 3,041.10 × 1,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.72x = 3,676,689.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676,689.90/2,203.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.40

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