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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.67, 3,473.21 and 1,203.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.67, 3,473.21 and 1,203.39 is: 1,804.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.67 : 3,473.21 = 1,203.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.67/3,473.21 = 1,203.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.67x = 3,473.21 × 1,203.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.67x = 4,179,629.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,179,629.19/2,316.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.16

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