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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.44, 2,778.65 and 742.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.44, 2,778.65 and 742.35 is: 1,113.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.44 : 2,778.65 = 742.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.44/2,778.65 = 742.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.44x = 2,778.65 × 742.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.44x = 2,062,730.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,730.83/1,852.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.52

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