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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.84, 3,035.46 and 1,642.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.84, 3,035.46 and 1,642.51 is: 2,262.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.84 : 3,035.46 = 1,642.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.84/3,035.46 = 1,642.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.84x = 3,035.46 × 1,642.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.84x = 4,985,773.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,985,773.40/2,203.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.31

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