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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850, 2,775.28 and 551.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850, 2,775.28 and 551.44 is: 827.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850 : 2,775.28 = 551.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850/2,775.28 = 551.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850x = 2,775.28 × 551.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850x = 1,530,400.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,400.40/1,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.24

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