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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.11, 3,277.35 and 724.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.11, 3,277.35 and 724.07 is: 1,086.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.11 : 3,277.35 = 724.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.11/3,277.35 = 724.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.11x = 3,277.35 × 724.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.11x = 2,373,039.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,039.01/2,185.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.00

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