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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862.62, 2,793.27 and 546.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862.62, 2,793.27 and 546.01 is: 818.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862.62 : 2,793.27 = 546.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862.62/2,793.27 = 546.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862.62x = 2,793.27 × 546.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862.62x = 1,525,153.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,153.35/1,862.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.82

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