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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.52, 2,859.36 and 737.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.52, 2,859.36 and 737.22 is: 1,105.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.52 : 2,859.36 = 737.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.52/2,859.36 = 737.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.52x = 2,859.36 × 737.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.52x = 2,107,977.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,977.38/1,907.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.09

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