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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.20, 3,177.36 and 2,173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.20, 3,177.36 and 2,173.44 is: 2,995.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.20 : 3,177.36 = 2,173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.20/3,177.36 = 2,173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.20x = 3,177.36 × 2,173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.20x = 6,905,801.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,905,801.32/2,305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.75

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