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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.75, 3,307.06 and 1,473.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.75, 3,307.06 and 1,473.67 is: 2,211.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.75 : 3,307.06 = 1,473.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.75/3,307.06 = 1,473.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.75x = 3,307.06 × 1,473.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.75x = 4,873,498.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,873,498.57/2,203.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.46

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