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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.83, 3,773.16 and 1,203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.83, 3,773.16 and 1,203.84 is: 1,803.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.83 : 3,773.16 = 1,203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.83/3,773.16 = 1,203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.83x = 3,773.16 × 1,203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.83x = 4,542,280.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,542,280.93/2,518.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.33

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