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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.02, 2,773.80 and 550.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.02, 2,773.80 and 550.50 is: 825.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.02 : 2,773.80 = 550.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.02/2,773.80 = 550.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.02x = 2,773.80 × 550.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.02x = 1,526,976.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,976.90/1,849.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.83

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