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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.52, 2,747.28 and 735.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.52, 2,747.28 and 735.68 is: 1,103.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.52 : 2,747.28 = 735.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.52/2,747.28 = 735.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.52x = 2,747.28 × 735.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.52x = 2,021,118.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,118.95/1,831.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.52

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