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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.36, 3,281.20 and 627.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.36, 3,281.20 and 627.30 is: 941.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.36 : 3,281.20 = 627.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.36/3,281.20 = 627.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.36x = 3,281.20 × 627.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.36x = 2,058,296.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,296.76/2,187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.00

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