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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.02, 3,176.82 and 2,001.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.02, 3,176.82 and 2,001.90 is: 2,769.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.02 : 3,176.82 = 2,001.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.02/3,176.82 = 2,001.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.02x = 3,176.82 × 2,001.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.02x = 6,359,675.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,359,675.96/2,296.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.87

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