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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.09, 3,020.32 and 1,870.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.09, 3,020.32 and 1,870.52 is: 2,583.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.09 : 3,020.32 = 1,870.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.09/3,020.32 = 1,870.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.09x = 3,020.32 × 1,870.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.09x = 5,649,568.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,649,568.97/2,187.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.14

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