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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.68, 2,762.08 and 731.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.68, 2,762.08 and 731.08 is: 1,096.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.68 : 2,762.08 = 731.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.68/2,762.08 = 731.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.68x = 2,762.08 × 731.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.68x = 2,019,301.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,301.45/1,841.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.45

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