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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,892.06, 2,838.07 and 737.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,892.06, 2,838.07 and 737.81 is: 1,106.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,892.06 : 2,838.07 = 737.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,892.06/2,838.07 = 737.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,892.06x = 2,838.07 × 737.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,892.06x = 2,093,938.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,938.55/1,892.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.70

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