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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.04, 3,280.55 and 627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.04, 3,280.55 and 627.20 is: 940.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.04 : 3,280.55 = 627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.04/3,280.55 = 627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.04x = 3,280.55 × 627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.04x = 2,057,560.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,560.96/2,187.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.80

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