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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.92, 3,041.46 and 1,259.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.92, 3,041.46 and 1,259.84 is: 1,738.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.92 : 3,041.46 = 1,259.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.92/3,041.46 = 1,259.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.92x = 3,041.46 × 1,259.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.92x = 3,831,752.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831,752.97/2,203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.61

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