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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.59, 3,281.45 and 648.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.59, 3,281.45 and 648.59 is: 972.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.59 : 3,281.45 = 648.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.59/3,281.45 = 648.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.59x = 3,281.45 × 648.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.59x = 2,128,296.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,296.01/2,187.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.90

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