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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.94, 2,756.24 and 741.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.94, 2,756.24 and 741.84 is: 1,111.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.94 : 2,756.24 = 741.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.94/2,756.24 = 741.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.94x = 2,756.24 × 741.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.94x = 2,044,689.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,689.08/1,838.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.88

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