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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.88, 2,192.77 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.88, 2,192.77 and 366.24 is: 549.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.88 : 2,192.77 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.88/2,192.77 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.88x = 2,192.77 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.88x = 803,080.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,080.08/1,461.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.35

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