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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.96, 2,749.44 and 737.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.96, 2,749.44 and 737.12 is: 1,105.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.96 : 2,749.44 = 737.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.96/2,749.44 = 737.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.96x = 2,749.44 × 737.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.96x = 2,026,667.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,667.21/1,832.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.68

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