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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.07, 2,773.38 and 550.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.07, 2,773.38 and 550.64 is: 825.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.07 : 2,773.38 = 550.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.07/2,773.38 = 550.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.07x = 2,773.38 × 550.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.07x = 1,527,133.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,133.96/1,849.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.89

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