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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.27, 3,018.94 and 1,441.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.27, 3,018.94 and 1,441.33 is: 1,989.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.27 : 3,018.94 = 1,441.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.27/3,018.94 = 1,441.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.27x = 3,018.94 × 1,441.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.27x = 4,351,277.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,277.64/2,187.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.36

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