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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.06, 3,018.81 and 1,488.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.06, 3,018.81 and 1,488.84 is: 2,055.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.06 : 3,018.81 = 1,488.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.06/3,018.81 = 1,488.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.06x = 3,018.81 × 1,488.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.06x = 4,494,525.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,494,525.08/2,187.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.05

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