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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.80, 3,548.70 and 2,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.80, 3,548.70 and 2,187.60 is: 3,281.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.80 : 3,548.70 = 2,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.80/3,548.70 = 2,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.80x = 3,548.70 × 2,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.80x = 7,763,136.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,763,136.12/2,365.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.40

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