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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,848.91, 2,773.91 and 550.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,848.91, 2,773.91 and 550.41 is: 825.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,848.91 : 2,773.91 = 550.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,848.91/2,773.91 = 550.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,848.91x = 2,773.91 × 550.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,848.91x = 1,526,787.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,787.80/1,848.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.78

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