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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,848.70, 2,773.52 and 550.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,848.70, 2,773.52 and 550.18 is: 825.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,848.70 : 2,773.52 = 550.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,848.70/2,773.52 = 550.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,848.70x = 2,773.52 × 550.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,848.70x = 1,525,935.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,935.23/1,848.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.41

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