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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.38, 3,276.84 and 724.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.38, 3,276.84 and 724.14 is: 1,085.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.38 : 3,276.84 = 724.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.38/3,276.84 = 724.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.38x = 3,276.84 × 724.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.38x = 2,372,890.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,890.92/2,185.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.80

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