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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.92, 2,748.23 and 736.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.92, 2,748.23 and 736.29 is: 1,104.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.92 : 2,748.23 = 736.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.92/2,748.23 = 736.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.92x = 2,748.23 × 736.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.92x = 2,023,493.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,493.35/1,831.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.58

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