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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.04, 2,462.13 and 546.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.04, 2,462.13 and 546.11 is: 818.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.04 : 2,462.13 = 546.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.04/2,462.13 = 546.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.04x = 2,462.13 × 546.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.04x = 1,344,581.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,581.50/1,642.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.85

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