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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.60, 3,280.28 and 648.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.60, 3,280.28 and 648.40 is: 972.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.60 : 3,280.28 = 648.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.60/3,280.28 = 648.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.60x = 3,280.28 × 648.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.60x = 2,126,933.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,933.55/2,187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.27

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