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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.41, 3,280.53 and 1,493.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.41, 3,280.53 and 1,493.96 is: 2,240.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.41 : 3,280.53 = 1,493.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.41/3,280.53 = 1,493.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.41x = 3,280.53 × 1,493.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.41x = 4,900,980.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,900,980.60/2,187.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.54

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