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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.45, 3,282.99 and 727.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.45, 3,282.99 and 727.27 is: 1,091.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.45 : 3,282.99 = 727.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.45/3,282.99 = 727.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.45x = 3,282.99 × 727.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.45x = 2,387,620.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,620.14/2,188.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.01

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