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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.60, 3,280.70 and 726.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.60, 3,280.70 and 726.42 is: 1,089.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.60 : 3,280.70 = 726.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.60/3,280.70 = 726.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.60x = 3,280.70 × 726.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.60x = 2,383,166.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383,166.09/2,187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.40

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