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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,848.71, 2,773.52 and 616.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,848.71, 2,773.52 and 616.12 is: 924.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,848.71 : 2,773.52 = 616.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,848.71/2,773.52 = 616.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,848.71x = 2,773.52 × 616.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,848.71x = 1,708,821.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,821.14/1,848.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.33

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