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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.08, 2,770.22 and 548.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.08, 2,770.22 and 548.56 is: 822.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.08 : 2,770.22 = 548.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.08/2,770.22 = 548.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.08x = 2,770.22 × 548.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.08x = 1,519,631.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,631.88/1,847.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.72

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