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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,826.30, 2,738.82 and 730.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,826.30, 2,738.82 and 730.38 is: 1,095.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,826.30 : 2,738.82 = 730.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,826.30/2,738.82 = 730.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,826.30x = 2,738.82 × 730.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,826.30x = 2,000,379.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000,379.35/1,826.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.32

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