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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,885.94, 2,827.82 and 730.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,885.94, 2,827.82 and 730.34 is: 1,095.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,885.94 : 2,827.82 = 730.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,885.94/2,827.82 = 730.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,885.94x = 2,827.82 × 730.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,885.94x = 2,065,257.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,257.75/1,885.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.08

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