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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.52, 3,281.84 and 648.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.52, 3,281.84 and 648.48 is: 972.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.52 : 3,281.84 = 648.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.52/3,281.84 = 648.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.52x = 3,281.84 × 648.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.52x = 2,128,207.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,207.60/2,187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.89

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