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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.94, 3,281.35 and 648.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.94, 3,281.35 and 648.58 is: 972.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.94 : 3,281.35 = 648.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.94/3,281.35 = 648.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.94x = 3,281.35 × 648.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.94x = 2,128,217.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,217.98/2,187.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.70

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