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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.30, 3,018.75 and 1,303.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.30, 3,018.75 and 1,303.11 is: 1,798.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.30 : 3,018.75 = 1,303.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.30/3,018.75 = 1,303.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.30x = 3,018.75 × 1,303.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.30x = 3,933,763.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,933,763.31/2,187.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.46

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