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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.03, 3,169.93 and 1,877.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.03, 3,169.93 and 1,877.66 is: 2,587.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.03 : 3,169.93 = 1,877.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.03/3,169.93 = 1,877.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.03x = 3,169.93 × 1,877.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.03x = 5,952,025.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,952,025.53/2,300.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,587.81

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