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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.92, 3,278.24 and 724.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.92, 3,278.24 and 724.80 is: 1,086.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.92 : 3,278.24 = 724.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.92/3,278.24 = 724.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.92x = 3,278.24 × 724.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.92x = 2,376,068.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,068.35/2,185.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.99

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