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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.84, 2,856.81 and 735.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.84, 2,856.81 and 735.51 is: 1,102.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.84 : 2,856.81 = 735.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.84/2,856.81 = 735.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.84x = 2,856.81 × 735.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.84x = 2,101,212.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,212.32/1,905.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.51

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