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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.01, 2,748.02 and 736.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.01, 2,748.02 and 736.12 is: 1,104.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.01 : 2,748.02 = 736.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.01/2,748.02 = 736.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.01x = 2,748.02 × 736.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.01x = 2,022,867.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,867.73/1,832.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.18

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