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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.78, 3,277.71 and 724.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.78, 3,277.71 and 724.05 is: 1,086.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.78 : 3,277.71 = 724.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.78/3,277.71 = 724.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.78x = 3,277.71 × 724.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.78x = 2,373,225.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,225.93/2,184.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.25

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