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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.92, 3,364.82 and 1,203.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.92, 3,364.82 and 1,203.74 is: 1,805.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.92 : 3,364.82 = 1,203.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.92/3,364.82 = 1,203.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.92x = 3,364.82 × 1,203.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.92x = 4,050,368.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,050,368.43/2,243.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.04

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