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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.76, 3,281.74 and 2,077.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.76, 3,281.74 and 2,077.04 is: 3,115.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.76 : 3,281.74 = 2,077.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.76/3,281.74 = 2,077.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.76x = 3,281.74 × 2,077.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.76x = 6,816,305.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,816,305.25/2,187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.65

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