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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,848.74, 2,773.52 and 616.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,848.74, 2,773.52 and 616.27 is: 924.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,848.74 : 2,773.52 = 616.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,848.74/2,773.52 = 616.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,848.74x = 2,773.52 × 616.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,848.74x = 1,709,220.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,220.22/1,848.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.54

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