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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.33, 3,011.94 and 1,870.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.33, 3,011.94 and 1,870.21 is: 2,575.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.33 : 3,011.94 = 1,870.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.33/3,011.94 = 1,870.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.33x = 3,011.94 × 1,870.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.33x = 5,632,960.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,632,960.31/2,187.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.27

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