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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.14, 3,277.06 and 952.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.14, 3,277.06 and 952.70 is: 1,427.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.14 : 3,277.06 = 952.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.14/3,277.06 = 952.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.14x = 3,277.06 × 952.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.14x = 3,122,055.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122,055.06/2,187.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.46

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