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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.59, 2,767.43 and 546.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.59, 2,767.43 and 546.10 is: 819.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.59 : 2,767.43 = 546.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.59/2,767.43 = 546.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.59x = 2,767.43 × 546.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.59x = 1,511,293.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,293.52/1,844.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.31

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