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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,848.68, 2,772.71 and 615.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,848.68, 2,772.71 and 615.86 is: 923.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,848.68 : 2,772.71 = 615.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,848.68/2,772.71 = 615.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,848.68x = 2,772.71 × 615.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,848.68x = 1,707,601.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,601.18/1,848.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.69

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