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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.17, 2,778.41 and 553.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.17, 2,778.41 and 553.62 is: 830.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.17 : 2,778.41 = 553.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.17/2,778.41 = 553.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.17x = 2,778.41 × 553.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.17x = 1,538,180.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,180.58/1,852.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.47

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