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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,890.48, 2,837.34 and 737.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,890.48, 2,837.34 and 737.04 is: 1,106.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,890.48 : 2,837.34 = 737.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,890.48/2,837.34 = 737.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,890.48x = 2,837.34 × 737.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,890.48x = 2,091,233.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,233.07/1,890.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.19

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