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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.32, 3,278.84 and 725.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.32, 3,278.84 and 725.08 is: 1,087.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.32 : 3,278.84 = 725.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.32/3,278.84 = 725.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.32x = 3,278.84 × 725.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.32x = 2,377,421.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,421.31/2,186.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.41

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