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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.84, 3,306.98 and 1,229.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.84, 3,306.98 and 1,229.41 is: 1,844.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.84 : 3,306.98 = 1,229.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.84/3,306.98 = 1,229.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.84x = 3,306.98 × 1,229.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.84x = 4,065,634.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,065,634.28/2,203.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.80

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