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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.36, 3,997.20 and 1,203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.36, 3,997.20 and 1,203.48 is: 1,805.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.36 : 3,997.20 = 1,203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.36/3,997.20 = 1,203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.36x = 3,997.20 × 1,203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.36x = 4,810,550.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,810,550.26/2,664.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.52

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