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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.03, 2,795.70 and 547.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.03, 2,795.70 and 547.49 is: 821.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.03 : 2,795.70 = 547.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.03/2,795.70 = 547.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.03x = 2,795.70 × 547.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.03x = 1,530,623.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,623.76/1,864.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.14

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