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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,846.64, 2,769.96 and 548.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,846.64, 2,769.96 and 548.12 is: 822.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,846.64 : 2,769.96 = 548.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,846.64/2,769.96 = 548.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,846.64x = 2,769.96 × 548.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,846.64x = 1,518,270.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,270.48/1,846.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.18

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