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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.06, 3,030.62 and 2,160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.06, 3,030.62 and 2,160.34 is: 2,993.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.06 : 3,030.62 = 2,160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.06/3,030.62 = 2,160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.06x = 3,030.62 × 2,160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.06x = 6,547,158.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,547,158.81/2,187.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.59

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