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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.95, 2,776.44 and 973.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.95, 2,776.44 and 973.41 is: 1,460.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.95 : 2,776.44 = 973.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.95/2,776.44 = 973.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.95x = 2,776.44 × 973.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.95x = 2,702,614.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,614.46/1,849.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.91

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