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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.20, 3,003.23 and 2,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.20, 3,003.23 and 2,031.40 is: 2,802.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.20 : 3,003.23 = 2,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.20/3,003.23 = 2,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.20x = 3,003.23 × 2,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.20x = 6,100,736.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,100,736.25/2,177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.11

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