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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.62, 2,768.44 and 547.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.62, 2,768.44 and 547.10 is: 820.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.62 : 2,768.44 = 547.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.62/2,768.44 = 547.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.62x = 2,768.44 × 547.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.62x = 1,514,613.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,613.52/1,845.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.65

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