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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,890.74, 2,836.11 and 736.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,890.74, 2,836.11 and 736.76 is: 1,105.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,890.74 : 2,836.11 = 736.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,890.74/2,836.11 = 736.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,890.74x = 2,836.11 × 736.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,890.74x = 2,089,532.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,532.40/1,890.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.14

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