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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.27, 2,748.28 and 736.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.27, 2,748.28 and 736.89 is: 1,104.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.27 : 2,748.28 = 736.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.27/2,748.28 = 736.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.27x = 2,748.28 × 736.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.27x = 2,025,180.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,180.05/1,833.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.68

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