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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.90, 3,283.37 and 2,032.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.90, 3,283.37 and 2,032.90 is: 3,066.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.90 : 3,283.37 = 2,032.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.90/3,283.37 = 2,032.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.90x = 3,283.37 × 2,032.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.90x = 6,674,762.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,674,762.87/2,176.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.18

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