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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.47, 2,775.34 and 849.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.47, 2,775.34 and 849.58 is: 1,274.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.47 : 2,775.34 = 849.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.47/2,775.34 = 849.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.47x = 2,775.34 × 849.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.47x = 2,357,873.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,873.36/1,850.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.20

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