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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.78, 2,767.23 and 546.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.78, 2,767.23 and 546.14 is: 819.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.78 : 2,767.23 = 546.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.78/2,767.23 = 546.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.78x = 2,767.23 × 546.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.78x = 1,511,294.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,294.99/1,844.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.23

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