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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.46, 2,747.05 and 736.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.46, 2,747.05 and 736.09 is: 1,103.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.46 : 2,747.05 = 736.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.46/2,747.05 = 736.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.46x = 2,747.05 × 736.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.46x = 2,022,067.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,067.33/1,832.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.47

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