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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.36, 3,018.24 and 1,255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.36, 3,018.24 and 1,255.68 is: 1,732.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.36 : 3,018.24 = 1,255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.36/3,018.24 = 1,255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.36x = 3,018.24 × 1,255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.36x = 3,789,943.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789,943.60/2,187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.66

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