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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.93, 3,277.35 and 724.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.93, 3,277.35 and 724.10 is: 1,086.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.93 : 3,277.35 = 724.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.93/3,277.35 = 724.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.93x = 3,277.35 × 724.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.93x = 2,373,112.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,112.75/2,184.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.13

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