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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.09, 2,770.15 and 548.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.09, 2,770.15 and 548.25 is: 822.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.09 : 2,770.15 = 548.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.09/2,770.15 = 548.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.09x = 2,770.15 × 548.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.09x = 1,518,734.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,734.74/1,847.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.23

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