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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.84, 2,754.76 and 726.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.84, 2,754.76 and 726.08 is: 1,088.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.84 : 2,754.76 = 726.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.84/2,754.76 = 726.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.84x = 2,754.76 × 726.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.84x = 2,000,176.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000,176.14/1,836.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.92

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