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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.77, 2,748.17 and 736.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.77, 2,748.17 and 736.91 is: 1,105.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.77 : 2,748.17 = 736.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.77/2,748.17 = 736.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.77x = 2,748.17 × 736.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.77x = 2,025,136.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,136.53/1,831.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.56

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