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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.61, 2,771.82 and 614.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.61, 2,771.82 and 614.79 is: 922.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.61 : 2,771.82 = 614.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.61/2,771.82 = 614.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.61x = 2,771.82 × 614.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.61x = 1,704,087.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,087.22/1,847.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.32

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