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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.82, 3,281.79 and 707.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.82, 3,281.79 and 707.00 is: 1,060.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.82 : 3,281.79 = 707.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.82/3,281.79 = 707.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.82x = 3,281.79 × 707.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.82x = 2,320,216.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320,216.71/2,187.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.52

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