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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,830.96, 2,746.44 and 735.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,830.96, 2,746.44 and 735.12 is: 1,102.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,830.96 : 2,746.44 = 735.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,830.96/2,746.44 = 735.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,830.96x = 2,746.44 × 735.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,830.96x = 2,018,962.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,962.97/1,830.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.68

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