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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.18, 3,276.09 and 722.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.18, 3,276.09 and 722.85 is: 1,084.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.18 : 3,276.09 = 722.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.18/3,276.09 = 722.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.18x = 3,276.09 × 722.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.18x = 2,368,121.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,121.66/2,184.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.22

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