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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.80, 3,305.70 and 1,048.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.80, 3,305.70 and 1,048.92 is: 1,573.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.80 : 3,305.70 = 1,048.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.80/3,305.70 = 1,048.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.80x = 3,305.70 × 1,048.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.80x = 3,467,414.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,467,414.84/2,203.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.38

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