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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.42, 3,281.68 and 726.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.42, 3,281.68 and 726.50 is: 1,089.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.42 : 3,281.68 = 726.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.42/3,281.68 = 726.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.42x = 3,281.68 × 726.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.42x = 2,384,140.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,384,140.52/2,187.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.93

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