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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.71, 2,860.20 and 736.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.71, 2,860.20 and 736.73 is: 1,105.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.71 : 2,860.20 = 736.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.71/2,860.20 = 736.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.71x = 2,860.20 × 736.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.71x = 2,107,195.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,195.15/1,906.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.15

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