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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.55, 2,837.32 and 737.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.55, 2,837.32 and 737.30 is: 1,105.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.55 : 2,837.32 = 737.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.55/2,837.32 = 737.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.55x = 2,837.32 × 737.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.55x = 2,091,961.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,961.29/1,891.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.95

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