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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.81, 2,836.05 and 736.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.81, 2,836.05 and 736.75 is: 1,104.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.81 : 2,836.05 = 736.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.81/2,836.05 = 736.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.81x = 2,836.05 × 736.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.81x = 2,089,459.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,459.84/1,891.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.48

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