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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.06, 3,177.18 and 2,035.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.06, 3,177.18 and 2,035.78 is: 2,810.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.06 : 3,177.18 = 2,035.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.06/3,177.18 = 2,035.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.06x = 3,177.18 × 2,035.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.06x = 6,468,039.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,468,039.50/2,301.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.90

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