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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.49, 2,859.15 and 736.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.49, 2,859.15 and 736.40 is: 1,104.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.49 : 2,859.15 = 736.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.49/2,859.15 = 736.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.49x = 2,859.15 × 736.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.49x = 2,105,478.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,478.06/1,906.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.37

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