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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.78, 2,773.61 and 616.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.78, 2,773.61 and 616.52 is: 924.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.78 : 2,773.61 = 616.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.78/2,773.61 = 616.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.78x = 2,773.61 × 616.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.78x = 1,709,986.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,986.04/1,849.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.43

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