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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.02, 2,770.83 and 548.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.02, 2,770.83 and 548.62 is: 823.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.02 : 2,770.83 = 548.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.02/2,770.83 = 548.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.02x = 2,770.83 × 548.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.02x = 1,520,132.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,132.75/1,847.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.02

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