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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.08, 4,083.96 and 1,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.08, 4,083.96 and 1,184 is: 1,775.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.08 : 4,083.96 = 1,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.08/4,083.96 = 1,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.08x = 4,083.96 × 1,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.08x = 4,835,408.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,835,408.64/2,724.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.06

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