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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.72, 2,796.40 and 548.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.72, 2,796.40 and 548.13 is: 822.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.72 : 2,796.40 = 548.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.72/2,796.40 = 548.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.72x = 2,796.40 × 548.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.72x = 1,532,790.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,790.73/1,864.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.00

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