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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.12, 3,018.24 and 1,302.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.12, 3,018.24 and 1,302.95 is: 1,798.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.12 : 3,018.24 = 1,302.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.12/3,018.24 = 1,302.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.12x = 3,018.24 × 1,302.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.12x = 3,932,600.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,932,600.72/2,187.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.07

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