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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.76, 3,301.23 and 1,325.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.76, 3,301.23 and 1,325.78 is: 1,986.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.76 : 3,301.23 = 1,325.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.76/3,301.23 = 1,325.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.76x = 3,301.23 × 1,325.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.76x = 4,376,688.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,376,688.20/2,203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.01

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