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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.07, 3,018.17 and 1,303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.07, 3,018.17 and 1,303.32 is: 1,798.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.07 : 3,018.17 = 1,303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.07/3,018.17 = 1,303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.07x = 3,018.17 × 1,303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.07x = 3,933,641.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,933,641.32/2,187.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.59

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