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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.64, 3,277.74 and 1,320.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.64, 3,277.74 and 1,320.13 is: 1,977.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.64 : 3,277.74 = 1,320.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.64/3,277.74 = 1,320.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.64x = 3,277.74 × 1,320.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.64x = 4,327,026.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327,026.52/2,187.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.95

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