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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.53, 2,747.65 and 735.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.53, 2,747.65 and 735.98 is: 1,104.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.53 : 2,747.65 = 735.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.53/2,747.65 = 735.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.53x = 2,747.65 × 735.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.53x = 2,022,215.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,215.45/1,831.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.11

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