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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.49, 3,278.82 and 725.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.49, 3,278.82 and 725.35 is: 1,087.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.49 : 3,278.82 = 725.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.49/3,278.82 = 725.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.49x = 3,278.82 × 725.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.49x = 2,378,292.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,292.09/2,186.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.72

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