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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.82, 3,280.52 and 1,495.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.82, 3,280.52 and 1,495.27 is: 2,242.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.82 : 3,280.52 = 1,495.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.82/3,280.52 = 1,495.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.82x = 3,280.52 × 1,495.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.82x = 4,905,270.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,905,270.98/2,187.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.08

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