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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.60, 3,278.52 and 1,033.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.60, 3,278.52 and 1,033.68 is: 1,549.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.60 : 3,278.52 = 1,033.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.60/3,278.52 = 1,033.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.60x = 3,278.52 × 1,033.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.60x = 3,388,940.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,388,940.55/2,187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.16

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