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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.45, 3,176.70 and 2,183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.45, 3,176.70 and 2,183.88 is: 3,014.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.45 : 3,176.70 = 2,183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.45/3,176.70 = 2,183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.45x = 3,176.70 × 2,183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.45x = 6,937,531.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,937,531.60/2,301.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.42

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