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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.16, 3,387.14 and 2,176.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.16, 3,387.14 and 2,176.89 is: 3,258.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.16 : 3,387.14 = 2,176.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.16/3,387.14 = 2,176.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.16x = 3,387.14 × 2,176.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.16x = 7,373,440.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,373,440.95/2,263.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.03

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