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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.44, 3,277.08 and 724.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.44, 3,277.08 and 724.56 is: 1,086.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.44 : 3,277.08 = 724.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.44/3,277.08 = 724.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.44x = 3,277.08 × 724.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.44x = 2,374,441.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,441.08/2,185.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.48

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