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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.94, 3,021.69 and 2,137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.94, 3,021.69 and 2,137.72 is: 2,952.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.94 : 3,021.69 = 2,137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.94/3,021.69 = 2,137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.94x = 3,021.69 × 2,137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.94x = 6,459,527.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,459,527.15/2,187.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.33

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