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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.10, 2,766.81 and 546.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.10, 2,766.81 and 546.28 is: 819.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.10 : 2,766.81 = 546.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.10/2,766.81 = 546.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.10x = 2,766.81 × 546.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.10x = 1,511,452.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,452.97/1,845.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.17

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