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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.28, 3,016.74 and 1,401.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.28, 3,016.74 and 1,401.40 is: 1,932.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.28 : 3,016.74 = 1,401.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.28/3,016.74 = 1,401.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.28x = 3,016.74 × 1,401.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.28x = 4,227,659.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,227,659.44/2,187.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.84

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