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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.13, 4,492.96 and 2,203.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.13, 4,492.96 and 2,203.37 is: 3,043.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.13 : 4,492.96 = 2,203.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.13/4,492.96 = 2,203.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.13x = 4,492.96 × 2,203.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.13x = 9,899,625.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,899,625.30/3,253.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.11

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