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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.69, 2,758.03 and 540.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.69, 2,758.03 and 540.16 is: 810.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.69 : 2,758.03 = 540.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.69/2,758.03 = 540.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.69x = 2,758.03 × 540.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.69x = 1,489,777.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,777.48/1,838.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.24

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