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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.99, 2,833.49 and 735.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.99, 2,833.49 and 735.01 is: 1,102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.99 : 2,833.49 = 735.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.99/2,833.49 = 735.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.99x = 2,833.49 × 735.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.99x = 2,082,643.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,643.48/1,888.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.52

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