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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.44, 3,278.64 and 724.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.44, 3,278.64 and 724.52 is: 1,086.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.44 : 3,278.64 = 724.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.44/3,278.64 = 724.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.44x = 3,278.64 × 724.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.44x = 2,375,440.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,440.25/2,185.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.94

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