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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.92, 2,768.80 and 547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.92, 2,768.80 and 547.44 is: 821.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.92 : 2,768.80 = 547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.92/2,768.80 = 547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.92x = 2,768.80 × 547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.92x = 1,515,751.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,751.87/1,845.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.14

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