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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,917, 2,875.50 and 549

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,917, 2,875.50 and 549 is: 823.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,917 : 2,875.50 = 549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,917/2,875.50 = 549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,917x = 2,875.50 × 549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,917x = 1,578,649.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,649.50/1,917
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.50

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