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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.58, 3,240.14 and 2,063.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.58, 3,240.14 and 2,063.80 is: 3,073.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.58 : 3,240.14 = 2,063.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.58/3,240.14 = 2,063.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.58x = 3,240.14 × 2,063.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.58x = 6,687,000.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,687,000.93/2,175.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.66

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