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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,892.31, 2,836.80 and 737.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,892.31, 2,836.80 and 737.25 is: 1,105.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,892.31 : 2,836.80 = 737.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,892.31/2,836.80 = 737.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,892.31x = 2,836.80 × 737.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,892.31x = 2,091,430.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,430.80/1,892.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.23

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