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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,830.83, 2,746.51 and 735.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,830.83, 2,746.51 and 735.17 is: 1,102.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,830.83 : 2,746.51 = 735.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,830.83/2,746.51 = 735.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,830.83x = 2,746.51 × 735.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,830.83x = 2,019,136.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,136.19/1,830.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.86

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