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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.70, 3,278.91 and 724.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.70, 3,278.91 and 724.64 is: 1,087.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.70 : 3,278.91 = 724.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.70/3,278.91 = 724.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.70x = 3,278.91 × 724.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.70x = 2,376,029.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,029.34/2,185.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.08

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