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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.21, 3,280.89 and 726.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.21, 3,280.89 and 726.32 is: 1,089.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.21 : 3,280.89 = 726.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.21/3,280.89 = 726.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.21x = 3,280.89 × 726.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.21x = 2,382,976.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382,976.02/2,187.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.50

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