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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.32, 3,275.84 and 723.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.32, 3,275.84 and 723.08 is: 1,084.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.32 : 3,275.84 = 723.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.32/3,275.84 = 723.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.32x = 3,275.84 × 723.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.32x = 2,368,694.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,694.39/2,184.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.41

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