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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832, 2,748 and 736

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832, 2,748 and 736 is: 1,104

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832 : 2,748 = 736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832/2,748 = 736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832x = 2,748 × 736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832x = 2,022,528
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,528/1,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104

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