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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.27, 2,748.92 and 737.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.27, 2,748.92 and 737.41 is: 1,106.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.27 : 2,748.92 = 737.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.27/2,748.92 = 737.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.27x = 2,748.92 × 737.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.27x = 2,027,081.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,081.10/1,832.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.32

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