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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.97, 2,850.91 and 730.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.97, 2,850.91 and 730.89 is: 1,096.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.97 : 2,850.91 = 730.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.97/2,850.91 = 730.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.97x = 2,850.91 × 730.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.97x = 2,083,701.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,701.61/1,900.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.13

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