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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.76, 4,158.03 and 2,176.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.76, 4,158.03 and 2,176.17 is: 3,003.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.76 : 4,158.03 = 2,176.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.76/4,158.03 = 2,176.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.76x = 4,158.03 × 2,176.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.76x = 9,048,580.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,048,580.15/3,012.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.42

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