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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.93, 3,282.30 and 727.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.93, 3,282.30 and 727.57 is: 1,090.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.93 : 3,282.30 = 727.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.93/3,282.30 = 727.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.93x = 3,282.30 × 727.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.93x = 2,388,103.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,103.01/2,188.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.99

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