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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187, 3,020.52 and 1,487.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187, 3,020.52 and 1,487.16 is: 2,053.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187 : 3,020.52 = 1,487.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187/3,020.52 = 1,487.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187x = 3,020.52 × 1,487.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187x = 4,491,996.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,491,996.52/2,187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.95

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