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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.96, 3,299.52 and 1,161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.96, 3,299.52 and 1,161.48 is: 1,738.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.96 : 3,299.52 = 1,161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.96/3,299.52 = 1,161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.96x = 3,299.52 × 1,161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.96x = 3,832,326.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,326.49/2,203.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.84

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