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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.82, 3,254.51 and 2,035.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.82, 3,254.51 and 2,035.88 is: 3,048.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.82 : 3,254.51 = 2,035.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.82/3,254.51 = 2,035.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.82x = 3,254.51 × 2,035.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.82x = 6,625,792.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,625,792.84/2,173.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.00

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