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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.62, 3,279.21 and 725.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.62, 3,279.21 and 725.38 is: 1,087.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.62 : 3,279.21 = 725.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.62/3,279.21 = 725.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.62x = 3,279.21 × 725.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.62x = 2,378,656.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,656.95/2,186.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.83

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