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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.46, 2,860.44 and 736.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.46, 2,860.44 and 736.86 is: 1,105.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.46 : 2,860.44 = 736.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.46/2,860.44 = 736.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.46x = 2,860.44 × 736.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.46x = 2,107,743.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,743.82/1,907.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.00

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