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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.35, 3,018.81 and 1,380.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.35, 3,018.81 and 1,380.98 is: 1,905.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.35 : 3,018.81 = 1,380.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.35/3,018.81 = 1,380.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.35x = 3,018.81 × 1,380.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.35x = 4,168,919.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,168,919.54/2,187.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.92

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