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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.88, 3,018.54 and 1,794.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.88, 3,018.54 and 1,794.76 is: 2,476.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.88 : 3,018.54 = 1,794.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.88/3,018.54 = 1,794.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.88x = 3,018.54 × 1,794.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.88x = 5,417,554.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,417,554.85/2,187.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.17

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