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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.68, 3,278.85 and 724.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.68, 3,278.85 and 724.50 is: 1,086.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.68 : 3,278.85 = 724.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.68/3,278.85 = 724.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.68x = 3,278.85 × 724.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.68x = 2,375,526.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,526.83/2,185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.86

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