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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.67, 3,277.62 and 724.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.67, 3,277.62 and 724.86 is: 1,087.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.67 : 3,277.62 = 724.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.67/3,277.62 = 724.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.67x = 3,277.62 × 724.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.67x = 2,375,815.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,815.63/2,184.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.49

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