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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.43, 3,276.65 and 723.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.43, 3,276.65 and 723.19 is: 1,084.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.43 : 3,276.65 = 723.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.43/3,276.65 = 723.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.43x = 3,276.65 × 723.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.43x = 2,369,640.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369,640.51/2,184.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.79

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