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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.43, 3,281.10 and 726.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.43, 3,281.10 and 726.60 is: 1,089.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.43 : 3,281.10 = 726.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.43/3,281.10 = 726.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.43x = 3,281.10 × 726.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.43x = 2,384,030.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,384,030.85/2,187.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.88

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