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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,834.45, 2,748.94 and 738.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,834.45, 2,748.94 and 738.21 is: 1,106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,834.45 : 2,748.94 = 738.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,834.45/2,748.94 = 738.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,834.45x = 2,748.94 × 738.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,834.45x = 2,029,303.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,303.46/1,834.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.22

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