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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.50, 3,277.68 and 724.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.50, 3,277.68 and 724.60 is: 1,086.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.50 : 3,277.68 = 724.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.50/3,277.68 = 724.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.50x = 3,277.68 × 724.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.50x = 2,375,006.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,006.93/2,186.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.21

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