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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.96, 3,042.14 and 1,273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.96, 3,042.14 and 1,273.08 is: 1,757.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.96 : 3,042.14 = 1,273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.96/3,042.14 = 1,273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.96x = 3,042.14 × 1,273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.96x = 3,872,887.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,872,887.59/2,203.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.24

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