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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.46, 2,771.19 and 549.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.46, 2,771.19 and 549.03 is: 823.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.46 : 2,771.19 = 549.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.46/2,771.19 = 549.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.46x = 2,771.19 × 549.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.46x = 1,521,466.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,466.45/1,847.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.55

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