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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.99, 3,170.57 and 2,173.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.99, 3,170.57 and 2,173.23 is: 3,001.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.99 : 3,170.57 = 2,173.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.99/3,170.57 = 2,173.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.99x = 3,170.57 × 2,173.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.99x = 6,890,366.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,890,366.97/2,295.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.04

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