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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,893.31, 2,838.34 and 738.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,893.31, 2,838.34 and 738.25 is: 1,106.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,893.31 : 2,838.34 = 738.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,893.31/2,838.34 = 738.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,893.31x = 2,838.34 × 738.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,893.31x = 2,095,404.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,404.51/1,893.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.74

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