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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187, 3,280.50 and 726.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187, 3,280.50 and 726.15 is: 1,089.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187 : 3,280.50 = 726.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187/3,280.50 = 726.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187x = 3,280.50 × 726.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187x = 2,382,142.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382,142.76/2,187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.23

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