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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.35, 2,774.10 and 533.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.35, 2,774.10 and 533.15 is: 799.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.35 : 2,774.10 = 533.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.35/2,774.10 = 533.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.35x = 2,774.10 × 533.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.35x = 1,479,006.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,006.95/1,849.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.75

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