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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.94, 3,282.09 and 1,701.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.94, 3,282.09 and 1,701.54 is: 2,552.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.94 : 3,282.09 = 1,701.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.94/3,282.09 = 1,701.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.94x = 3,282.09 × 1,701.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.94x = 5,584,607.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,584,607.42/2,187.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.45

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