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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.58, 2,748.18 and 736.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.58, 2,748.18 and 736.57 is: 1,104.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.58 : 2,748.18 = 736.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.58/2,748.18 = 736.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.58x = 2,748.18 × 736.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.58x = 2,024,226.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,226.94/1,832.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.58

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