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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.80, 3,019.02 and 1,348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.80, 3,019.02 and 1,348.40 is: 1,860.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.80 : 3,019.02 = 1,348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.80/3,019.02 = 1,348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.80x = 3,019.02 × 1,348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.80x = 4,070,846.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,070,846.57/2,187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.70

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