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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.48, 2,774.84 and 810.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.48, 2,774.84 and 810.17 is: 1,215.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.48 : 2,774.84 = 810.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.48/2,774.84 = 810.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.48x = 2,774.84 × 810.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.48x = 2,248,074.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,074.20/1,849.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.52

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