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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.56, 2,753.76 and 740.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.56, 2,753.76 and 740.96 is: 1,111.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.56 : 2,753.76 = 740.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.56/2,753.76 = 740.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.56x = 2,753.76 × 740.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.56x = 2,040,426.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,426.01/1,836.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.00

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