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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,886.68, 2,829.66 and 732.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,886.68, 2,829.66 and 732.28 is: 1,098.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,886.68 : 2,829.66 = 732.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,886.68/2,829.66 = 732.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,886.68x = 2,829.66 × 732.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,886.68x = 2,072,103.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,103.42/1,886.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.28

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