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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.68, 3,280.30 and 1,928.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.68, 3,280.30 and 1,928.27 is: 2,891.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.68 : 3,280.30 = 1,928.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.68/3,280.30 = 1,928.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.68x = 3,280.30 × 1,928.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.68x = 6,325,307.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,325,307.46/2,187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.34

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