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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.41, 2,772.66 and 924.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.41, 2,772.66 and 924.50 is: 1,386.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.41 : 2,772.66 = 924.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.41/2,772.66 = 924.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.41x = 2,772.66 × 924.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.41x = 2,563,310.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563,310.31/1,849.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.02

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