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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.20, 3,177.75 and 2,184.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.20, 3,177.75 and 2,184.63 is: 3,015.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.20 : 3,177.75 = 2,184.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.20/3,177.75 = 2,184.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.20x = 3,177.75 × 2,184.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.20x = 6,942,207.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,942,207.98/2,302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.47

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