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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.77, 2,838.09 and 737.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.77, 2,838.09 and 737.52 is: 1,106.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.77 : 2,838.09 = 737.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.77/2,838.09 = 737.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.77x = 2,838.09 × 737.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.77x = 2,093,148.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,148.14/1,891.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.45

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