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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.80, 3,281.02 and 726.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.80, 3,281.02 and 726.60 is: 1,089.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.80 : 3,281.02 = 726.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.80/3,281.02 = 726.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.80x = 3,281.02 × 726.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.80x = 2,383,989.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383,989.13/2,187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.67

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