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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.93, 2,774.58 and 617.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.93, 2,774.58 and 617.21 is: 925.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.93 : 2,774.58 = 617.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.93/2,774.58 = 617.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.93x = 2,774.58 × 617.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.93x = 1,712,498.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,498.52/1,849.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.71

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