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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,842.64, 2,763.96 and 544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,842.64, 2,763.96 and 544 is: 816

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,842.64 : 2,763.96 = 544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,842.64/2,763.96 = 544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,842.64x = 2,763.96 × 544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,842.64x = 1,503,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,594.24/1,842.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816

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