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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.96, 3,281.22 and 726.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.96, 3,281.22 and 726.68 is: 1,089.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.96 : 3,281.22 = 726.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.96/3,281.22 = 726.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.96x = 3,281.22 × 726.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.96x = 2,384,396.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,384,396.95/2,187.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.78

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