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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,848.59, 2,772.92 and 616.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,848.59, 2,772.92 and 616.01 is: 924.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,848.59 : 2,772.92 = 616.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,848.59/2,772.92 = 616.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,848.59x = 2,772.92 × 616.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,848.59x = 1,708,146.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,146.26/1,848.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.02

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