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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.58, 2,767.26 and 546.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.58, 2,767.26 and 546.14 is: 819.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.58 : 2,767.26 = 546.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.58/2,767.26 = 546.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.58x = 2,767.26 × 546.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.58x = 1,511,311.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,311.38/1,844.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.33

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