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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.12, 2,835.87 and 736.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.12, 2,835.87 and 736.06 is: 1,103.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.12 : 2,835.87 = 736.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.12/2,835.87 = 736.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.12x = 2,835.87 × 736.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.12x = 2,087,370.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,370.47/1,891.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.77

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