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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.47, 2,857.68 and 736.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.47, 2,857.68 and 736.16 is: 1,103.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.47 : 2,857.68 = 736.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.47/2,857.68 = 736.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.47x = 2,857.68 × 736.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.47x = 2,103,695.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,695.42/1,906.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.45

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