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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.22, 2,770.78 and 548.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.22, 2,770.78 and 548.58 is: 822.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.22 : 2,770.78 = 548.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.22/2,770.78 = 548.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.22x = 2,770.78 × 548.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.22x = 1,519,994.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,994.49/1,847.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.86

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