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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.98, 3,041.54 and 1,259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.98, 3,041.54 and 1,259.92 is: 1,738.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.98 : 3,041.54 = 1,259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.98/3,041.54 = 1,259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.98x = 3,041.54 × 1,259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.98x = 3,832,106.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,106.39/2,203.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.72

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