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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.76, 3,019.63 and 1,526.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.76, 3,019.63 and 1,526.65 is: 2,107.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.76 : 3,019.63 = 1,526.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.76/3,019.63 = 1,526.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.76x = 3,019.63 × 1,526.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.76x = 4,609,918.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,609,918.14/2,187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.14

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