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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.97, 2,747.81 and 735.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.97, 2,747.81 and 735.56 is: 1,103.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.97 : 2,747.81 = 735.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.97/2,747.81 = 735.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.97x = 2,747.81 × 735.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.97x = 2,021,187.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,187.83/1,831.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.29

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