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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841, 2,761.50 and 542.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841, 2,761.50 and 542.46 is: 813.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841 : 2,761.50 = 542.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841/2,761.50 = 542.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841x = 2,761.50 × 542.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841x = 1,498,003.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,003.29/1,841
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.69

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