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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.62, 2,796.26 and 548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.62, 2,796.26 and 548 is: 821.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.62 : 2,796.26 = 548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.62/2,796.26 = 548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.62x = 2,796.26 × 548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.62x = 1,532,350.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,350.48/1,864.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.80

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