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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.40, 2,749.08 and 736.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.40, 2,749.08 and 736.52 is: 1,105.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.40 : 2,749.08 = 736.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.40/2,749.08 = 736.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.40x = 2,749.08 × 736.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.40x = 2,024,752.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,752.40/1,831.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.58

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