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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.32, 2,748.72 and 736.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.32, 2,748.72 and 736.64 is: 1,105.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.32 : 2,748.72 = 736.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.32/2,748.72 = 736.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.32x = 2,748.72 × 736.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.32x = 2,024,817.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,817.10/1,832.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.06

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