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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188, 3,282.48 and 728.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188, 3,282.48 and 728.20 is: 1,092.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188 : 3,282.48 = 728.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188/3,282.48 = 728.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188x = 3,282.48 × 728.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188x = 2,390,301.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,301.94/2,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.46

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