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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.66, 2,859.90 and 736.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.66, 2,859.90 and 736.02 is: 1,104.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.66 : 2,859.90 = 736.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.66/2,859.90 = 736.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.66x = 2,859.90 × 736.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.66x = 2,104,943.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,943.60/1,905.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.57

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