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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.82, 3,303.97 and 1,092.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.82, 3,303.97 and 1,092.45 is: 1,637.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.82 : 3,303.97 = 1,092.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.82/3,303.97 = 1,092.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.82x = 3,303.97 × 1,092.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.82x = 3,609,416.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,416.56/2,203.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.80

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