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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.78, 3,011.13 and 1,395.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.78, 3,011.13 and 1,395.54 is: 1,926.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.78 : 3,011.13 = 1,395.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.78/3,011.13 = 1,395.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.78x = 3,011.13 × 1,395.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.78x = 4,202,152.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,202,152.36/2,181.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.02

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