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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.67, 3,282.47 and 727.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.67, 3,282.47 and 727.63 is: 1,091.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.67 : 3,282.47 = 727.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.67/3,282.47 = 727.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.67x = 3,282.47 × 727.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.67x = 2,388,437.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,437.09/2,188.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.27

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