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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.20, 3,176.37 and 2,183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.20, 3,176.37 and 2,183.63 is: 3,014.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.20 : 3,176.37 = 2,183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.20/3,176.37 = 2,183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.20x = 3,176.37 × 2,183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.20x = 6,936,016.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,936,016.82/2,301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.09

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