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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.88, 3,019.84 and 1,349.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.88, 3,019.84 and 1,349.26 is: 1,862.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.88 : 3,019.84 = 1,349.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.88/3,019.84 = 1,349.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.88x = 3,019.84 × 1,349.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.88x = 4,074,538.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,074,538.40/2,187.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.32

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