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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.71, 3,016.74 and 1,440.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.71, 3,016.74 and 1,440.71 is: 1,986.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.71 : 3,016.74 = 1,440.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.71/3,016.74 = 1,440.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.71x = 3,016.74 × 1,440.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.71x = 4,346,247.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346,247.49/2,187.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.67

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