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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.46, 3,018.22 and 1,401.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.46, 3,018.22 and 1,401.36 is: 1,933.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.46 : 3,018.22 = 1,401.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.46/3,018.22 = 1,401.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.46x = 3,018.22 × 1,401.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.46x = 4,229,612.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,229,612.78/2,187.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.57

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