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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.06, 2,996.73 and 2,173.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.06, 2,996.73 and 2,173.43 is: 2,975.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.06 : 2,996.73 = 2,173.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.06/2,996.73 = 2,173.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.06x = 2,996.73 × 2,173.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.06x = 6,513,159.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,513,159.75/2,189.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,975.32

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