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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.21, 3,431.58 and 727.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.21, 3,431.58 and 727.48 is: 1,091.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.21 : 3,431.58 = 727.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.21/3,431.58 = 727.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.21x = 3,431.58 × 727.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.21x = 2,496,405.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,405.82/2,287.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.46

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