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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.90, 3,019.33 and 1,291.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.90, 3,019.33 and 1,291.67 is: 1,782.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.90 : 3,019.33 = 1,291.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.90/3,019.33 = 1,291.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.90x = 3,019.33 × 1,291.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.90x = 3,899,975.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,975.82/2,187.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.52

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