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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.21, 2,770.97 and 548.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.21, 2,770.97 and 548.73 is: 823.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.21 : 2,770.97 = 548.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.21/2,770.97 = 548.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.21x = 2,770.97 × 548.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.21x = 1,520,511.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,511.62/1,847.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.14

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