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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.18, 3,278.34 and 1,030.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.18, 3,278.34 and 1,030.50 is: 1,544.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.18 : 3,278.34 = 1,030.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.18/3,278.34 = 1,030.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.18x = 3,278.34 × 1,030.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.18x = 3,378,329.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,378,329.37/2,187.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.61

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