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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.08, 2,757.08 and 742.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.08, 2,757.08 and 742.15 is: 1,113.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.08 : 2,757.08 = 742.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.08/2,757.08 = 742.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.08x = 2,757.08 × 742.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.08x = 2,046,172.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,172.22/1,838.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.21

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