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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.15, 3,997.69 and 1,203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.15, 3,997.69 and 1,203.28 is: 1,804.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.15 : 3,997.69 = 1,203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.15/3,997.69 = 1,203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.15x = 3,997.69 × 1,203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.15x = 4,810,327.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,810,327.42/2,665.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.90

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