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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.70, 2,767.38 and 546.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.70, 2,767.38 and 546.13 is: 819.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.70 : 2,767.38 = 546.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.70/2,767.38 = 546.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.70x = 2,767.38 × 546.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.70x = 1,511,349.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,349.24/1,844.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.29

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