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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.83, 3,041.57 and 1,259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.83, 3,041.57 and 1,259.44 is: 1,738.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.83 : 3,041.57 = 1,259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.83/3,041.57 = 1,259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.83x = 3,041.57 × 1,259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.83x = 3,830,670.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,830,670.47/2,203.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.19

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