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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.54, 2,770.92 and 548.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.54, 2,770.92 and 548.70 is: 822.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.54 : 2,770.92 = 548.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.54/2,770.92 = 548.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.54x = 2,770.92 × 548.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.54x = 1,520,403.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,403.80/1,847.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.93

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