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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.64, 3,015.93 and 1,854.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.64, 3,015.93 and 1,854.73 is: 2,556.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.64 : 3,015.93 = 1,854.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.64/3,015.93 = 1,854.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.64x = 3,015.93 × 1,854.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.64x = 5,593,735.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,593,735.85/2,187.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.97

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