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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.16, 3,277.08 and 1,536.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.16, 3,277.08 and 1,536.73 is: 2,302.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.16 : 3,277.08 = 1,536.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.16/3,277.08 = 1,536.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.16x = 3,277.08 × 1,536.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.16x = 5,035,970.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,035,970.76/2,187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.52

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