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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.20, 3,181.88 and 2,187.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.20, 3,181.88 and 2,187.66 is: 3,019.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.20 : 3,181.88 = 2,187.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.20/3,181.88 = 2,187.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.20x = 3,181.88 × 2,187.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.20x = 6,960,871.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,960,871.60/2,305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.64

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