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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.48, 3,281.22 and 1,932.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.48, 3,281.22 and 1,932.33 is: 2,898.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.48 : 3,281.22 = 1,932.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.48/3,281.22 = 1,932.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.48x = 3,281.22 × 1,932.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.48x = 6,340,399.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,340,399.84/2,187.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,898.50

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