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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.10, 2,462.80 and 546.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.10, 2,462.80 and 546.22 is: 819.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.10 : 2,462.80 = 546.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.10/2,462.80 = 546.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.10x = 2,462.80 × 546.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.10x = 1,345,230.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,230.62/1,642.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.21

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