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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.86, 3,062.67 and 2,176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.86, 3,062.67 and 2,176.32 is: 3,024.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.86 : 3,062.67 = 2,176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.86/3,062.67 = 2,176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.86x = 3,062.67 × 2,176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.86x = 6,665,349.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,665,349.97/2,203.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.40

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