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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.76, 3,177.90 and 2,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.76, 3,177.90 and 2,266.20 is: 3,130.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.76 : 3,177.90 = 2,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.76/3,177.90 = 2,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.76x = 3,177.90 × 2,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.76x = 7,201,756.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,201,756.98/2,300.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.16

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