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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.08, 3,282.27 and 728.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.08, 3,282.27 and 728.25 is: 1,092.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.08 : 3,282.27 = 728.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.08/3,282.27 = 728.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.08x = 3,282.27 × 728.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.08x = 2,390,313.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,313.13/2,188.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.42

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