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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,846.71, 2,770.51 and 548.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,846.71, 2,770.51 and 548.18 is: 822.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,846.71 : 2,770.51 = 548.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,846.71/2,770.51 = 548.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,846.71x = 2,770.51 × 548.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,846.71x = 1,518,724.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,724.32/1,846.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.40

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