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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.91, 2,768.87 and 547.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.91, 2,768.87 and 547.29 is: 820.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.91 : 2,768.87 = 547.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.91/2,768.87 = 547.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.91x = 2,768.87 × 547.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.91x = 1,515,374.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,374.86/1,845.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.94

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