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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.46, 2,766.66 and 545.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.46, 2,766.66 and 545.82 is: 818.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.46 : 2,766.66 = 545.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.46/2,766.66 = 545.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.46x = 2,766.66 × 545.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.46x = 1,510,098.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,098.36/1,844.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.72

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