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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.86, 3,040.17 and 1,319.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.86, 3,040.17 and 1,319.40 is: 1,820.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.86 : 3,040.17 = 1,319.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.86/3,040.17 = 1,319.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.86x = 3,040.17 × 1,319.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.86x = 4,011,200.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,011,200.30/2,203.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.08

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