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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.08, 3,276.52 and 723.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.08, 3,276.52 and 723.32 is: 1,085.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.08 : 3,276.52 = 723.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.08/3,276.52 = 723.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.08x = 3,276.52 × 723.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.08x = 2,369,972.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369,972.45/2,184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.11

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