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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.38, 3,281.06 and 648.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.38, 3,281.06 and 648.38 is: 972.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.38 : 3,281.06 = 648.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.38/3,281.06 = 648.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.38x = 3,281.06 × 648.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.38x = 2,127,358.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,358.90/2,187.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.56

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