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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.65, 3,019.02 and 1,243.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.65, 3,019.02 and 1,243.41 is: 1,715.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.65 : 3,019.02 = 1,243.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.65/3,019.02 = 1,243.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.65x = 3,019.02 × 1,243.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.65x = 3,753,879.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,879.66/2,187.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.94

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