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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.10, 3,426.11 and 724.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.10, 3,426.11 and 724.04 is: 1,086.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.10 : 3,426.11 = 724.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.10/3,426.11 = 724.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.10x = 3,426.11 × 724.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.10x = 2,480,619.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,619.93/2,284.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.04

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