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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.84, 2,838.12 and 737.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.84, 2,838.12 and 737.52 is: 1,106.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.84 : 2,838.12 = 737.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.84/2,838.12 = 737.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.84x = 2,838.12 × 737.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.84x = 2,093,170.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,170.26/1,891.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.42

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