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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.97, 3,281.01 and 726.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.97, 3,281.01 and 726.13 is: 1,089.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.97 : 3,281.01 = 726.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.97/3,281.01 = 726.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.97x = 3,281.01 × 726.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.97x = 2,382,439.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382,439.79/2,186.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.38

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