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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.77, 3,280.43 and 726.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.77, 3,280.43 and 726.12 is: 1,088.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.77 : 3,280.43 = 726.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.77/3,280.43 = 726.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.77x = 3,280.43 × 726.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.77x = 2,381,987.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,987.65/2,187.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.78

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