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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.38, 2,747.37 and 735.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.38, 2,747.37 and 735.15 is: 1,102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.38 : 2,747.37 = 735.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.38/2,747.37 = 735.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.38x = 2,747.37 × 735.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.38x = 2,019,729.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,729.06/1,831.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.85

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