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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.77, 2,755.44 and 741.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.77, 2,755.44 and 741.03 is: 1,111.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.77 : 2,755.44 = 741.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.77/2,755.44 = 741.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.77x = 2,755.44 × 741.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.77x = 2,041,863.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,863.70/1,836.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.66

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