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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.32, 3,280.34 and 726.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.32, 3,280.34 and 726.08 is: 1,088.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.32 : 3,280.34 = 726.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.32/3,280.34 = 726.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.32x = 3,280.34 × 726.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.32x = 2,381,789.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,789.27/2,187.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.91

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