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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.32, 3,282.89 and 707.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.32, 3,282.89 and 707.93 is: 1,062.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.32 : 3,282.89 = 707.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.32/3,282.89 = 707.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.32x = 3,282.89 × 707.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.32x = 2,324,056.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324,056.32/2,188.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.03

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