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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.47, 3,003.38 and 2,152.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.47, 3,003.38 and 2,152.23 is: 2,965.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.47 : 3,003.38 = 2,152.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.47/3,003.38 = 2,152.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.47x = 3,003.38 × 2,152.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.47x = 6,463,953.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,463,953.78/2,179.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,965.84

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