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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.70, 2,771.46 and 615.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.70, 2,771.46 and 615.06 is: 922.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.70 : 2,771.46 = 615.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.70/2,771.46 = 615.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.70x = 2,771.46 × 615.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.70x = 1,704,614.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,614.19/1,847.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.56

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