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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.07, 2,770.11 and 548.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.07, 2,770.11 and 548.24 is: 822.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.07 : 2,770.11 = 548.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.07/2,770.11 = 548.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.07x = 2,770.11 × 548.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.07x = 1,518,671.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,671.26/1,847.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.21

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