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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.43, 2,773.14 and 616.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.43, 2,773.14 and 616.41 is: 924.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.43 : 2,773.14 = 616.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.43/2,773.14 = 616.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.43x = 2,773.14 × 616.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.43x = 1,709,388.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,388.92/1,849.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.28

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