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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.78, 3,019.63 and 1,390.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.78, 3,019.63 and 1,390.95 is: 1,919.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.78 : 3,019.63 = 1,390.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.78/3,019.63 = 1,390.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.78x = 3,019.63 × 1,390.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.78x = 4,200,150.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,200,150.87/2,187.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.82

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