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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.56, 3,017.86 and 1,440.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.56, 3,017.86 and 1,440.56 is: 1,987.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.56 : 3,017.86 = 1,440.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.56/3,017.86 = 1,440.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.56x = 3,017.86 × 1,440.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.56x = 4,347,408.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,347,408.40/2,187.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.33

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