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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.72, 3,276.73 and 2,048.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.72, 3,276.73 and 2,048.44 is: 3,087.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.72 : 3,276.73 = 2,048.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.72/3,276.73 = 2,048.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.72x = 3,276.73 × 2,048.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.72x = 6,712,184.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,712,184.80/2,173.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.88

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