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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.11, 3,173.77 and 2,183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.11, 3,173.77 and 2,183.36 is: 3,012.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.11 : 3,173.77 = 2,183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.11/3,173.77 = 2,183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.11x = 3,173.77 × 2,183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.11x = 6,929,466.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,929,466.26/2,300.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.67

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