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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.34, 2,770.50 and 531

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.34, 2,770.50 and 531 is: 796.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.34 : 2,770.50 = 531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.34/2,770.50 = 531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.34x = 2,770.50 × 531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.34x = 1,471,135.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,135.50/1,847.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.35

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