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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.90, 3,041.16 and 1,417.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.90, 3,041.16 and 1,417.36 is: 1,955.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.90 : 3,041.16 = 1,417.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.90/3,041.16 = 1,417.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.90x = 3,041.16 × 1,417.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.90x = 4,310,418.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,310,418.54/2,203.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.81

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