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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.52, 3,018.72 and 1,256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.52, 3,018.72 and 1,256.32 is: 1,733.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.52 : 3,018.72 = 1,256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.52/3,018.72 = 1,256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.52x = 3,018.72 × 1,256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.52x = 3,792,478.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,792,478.31/2,187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.69

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