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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,176.66, 4,380.94 and 2,056.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,176.66, 4,380.94 and 2,056.43 is: 2,836.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,176.66 : 4,380.94 = 2,056.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,176.66/4,380.94 = 2,056.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,176.66x = 4,380.94 × 2,056.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,176.66x = 9,009,102.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,009,102.26/3,176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,836.03

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