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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.83, 2,747.07 and 735.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.83, 2,747.07 and 735.90 is: 1,103.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.83 : 2,747.07 = 735.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.83/2,747.07 = 735.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.83x = 2,747.07 × 735.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.83x = 2,021,568.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,568.81/1,831.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.58

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