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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.78, 3,022.56 and 1,859.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.78, 3,022.56 and 1,859.64 is: 2,569.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.78 : 3,022.56 = 1,859.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.78/3,022.56 = 1,859.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.78x = 3,022.56 × 1,859.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.78x = 5,620,873.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,620,873.48/2,187.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.21

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