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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187, 3,018.20 and 1,255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187, 3,018.20 and 1,255.50 is: 1,732.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187 : 3,018.20 = 1,255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187/3,018.20 = 1,255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187x = 3,018.20 × 1,255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187x = 3,789,343.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789,343.82/2,187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.67

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