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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.12, 3,176.43 and 2,267.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.12, 3,176.43 and 2,267.37 is: 3,129.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.12 : 3,176.43 = 2,267.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.12/3,176.43 = 2,267.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.12x = 3,176.43 × 2,267.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.12x = 7,202,142.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,202,142.09/2,301.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.84

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