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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.19, 3,018.68 and 1,303.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.19, 3,018.68 and 1,303.51 is: 1,799.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.19 : 3,018.68 = 1,303.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.19/3,018.68 = 1,303.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.19x = 3,018.68 × 1,303.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.19x = 3,934,879.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,934,879.57/2,187.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.06

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