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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.67, 3,283.19 and 727.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.67, 3,283.19 and 727.97 is: 1,092.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.67 : 3,283.19 = 727.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.67/3,283.19 = 727.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.67x = 3,283.19 × 727.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.67x = 2,390,043.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,043.77/2,188.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.01

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