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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.52, 2,767.08 and 546.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.52, 2,767.08 and 546.12 is: 819.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.52 : 2,767.08 = 546.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.52/2,767.08 = 546.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.52x = 2,767.08 × 546.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.52x = 1,511,157.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,157.73/1,844.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.27

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