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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.37, 3,176.33 and 2,214.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.37, 3,176.33 and 2,214.03 is: 3,058.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.37 : 3,176.33 = 2,214.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.37/3,176.33 = 2,214.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.37x = 3,176.33 × 2,214.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.37x = 7,032,478.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,032,478.84/2,299.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.44

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