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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.19, 3,752.36 and 1,203.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.19, 3,752.36 and 1,203.95 is: 1,804.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.19 : 3,752.36 = 1,203.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.19/3,752.36 = 1,203.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.19x = 3,752.36 × 1,203.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.19x = 4,517,653.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,653.82/2,503.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.76

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