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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.06, 2,466.57 and 549.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.06, 2,466.57 and 549.15 is: 823.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.06 : 2,466.57 = 549.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.06/2,466.57 = 549.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.06x = 2,466.57 × 549.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.06x = 1,354,516.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,516.92/1,644.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.89

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