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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.92, 3,040.72 and 1,319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.92, 3,040.72 and 1,319.92 is: 1,821.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.92 : 3,040.72 = 1,319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.92/3,040.72 = 1,319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.92x = 3,040.72 × 1,319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.92x = 4,013,507.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013,507.14/2,203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.08

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