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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.69, 2,773.92 and 616.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.69, 2,773.92 and 616.73 is: 924.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.69 : 2,773.92 = 616.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.69/2,773.92 = 616.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.69x = 2,773.92 × 616.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.69x = 1,710,759.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,759.68/1,849.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.89

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