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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.61, 2,768.43 and 547.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.61, 2,768.43 and 547.10 is: 820.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.61 : 2,768.43 = 547.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.61/2,768.43 = 547.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.61x = 2,768.43 × 547.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.61x = 1,514,608.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,608.05/1,845.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.66

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