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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.92, 3,299.40 and 1,738.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.92, 3,299.40 and 1,738.44 is: 2,602.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.92 : 3,299.40 = 1,738.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.92/3,299.40 = 1,738.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.92x = 3,299.40 × 1,738.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.92x = 5,735,808.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,735,808.94/2,203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.55

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