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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.82, 3,022.14 and 1,748.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.82, 3,022.14 and 1,748.80 is: 2,415.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.82 : 3,022.14 = 1,748.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.82/3,022.14 = 1,748.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.82x = 3,022.14 × 1,748.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.82x = 5,285,118.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,285,118.43/2,187.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.70

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