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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.38, 3,279.86 and 887.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.38, 3,279.86 and 887.34 is: 1,330.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.38 : 3,279.86 = 887.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.38/3,279.86 = 887.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.38x = 3,279.86 × 887.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.38x = 2,910,350.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910,350.97/2,187.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.52

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