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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.06, 3,276.66 and 723.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.06, 3,276.66 and 723.18 is: 1,084.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.06 : 3,276.66 = 723.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.06/3,276.66 = 723.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.06x = 3,276.66 × 723.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.06x = 2,369,614.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369,614.98/2,184.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.96

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