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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,834.35, 2,751.99 and 739.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,834.35, 2,751.99 and 739.44 is: 1,109.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,834.35 : 2,751.99 = 739.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,834.35/2,751.99 = 739.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,834.35x = 2,751.99 × 739.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,834.35x = 2,034,931.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,931.49/1,834.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.35

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