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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.92, 3,041.52 and 1,259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.92, 3,041.52 and 1,259.76 is: 1,738.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.92 : 3,041.52 = 1,259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.92/3,041.52 = 1,259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.92x = 3,041.52 × 1,259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.92x = 3,831,585.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831,585.24/2,203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.53

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