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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.91, 3,041.44 and 1,209.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.91, 3,041.44 and 1,209.14 is: 1,668.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.91 : 3,041.44 = 1,209.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.91/3,041.44 = 1,209.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.91x = 3,041.44 × 1,209.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.91x = 3,677,511.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,677,511.55/2,203.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.63

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