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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.91, 3,041.46 and 1,209.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.91, 3,041.46 and 1,209.25 is: 1,668.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.91 : 3,041.46 = 1,209.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.91/3,041.46 = 1,209.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.91x = 3,041.46 × 1,209.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.91x = 3,677,879.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,677,879.46/2,203.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.80

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