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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.80, 2,849.85 and 730.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.80, 2,849.85 and 730.35 is: 1,095.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.80 : 2,849.85 = 730.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.80/2,849.85 = 730.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.80x = 2,849.85 × 730.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.80x = 2,081,387.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,387.95/1,900.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.01

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