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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.89, 3,041.37 and 1,209.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.89, 3,041.37 and 1,209.21 is: 1,668.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.89 : 3,041.37 = 1,209.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.89/3,041.37 = 1,209.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.89x = 3,041.37 × 1,209.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.89x = 3,677,655.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,677,655.02/2,203.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.71

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