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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.56, 2,862.72 and 540.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.56, 2,862.72 and 540.56 is: 810.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.56 : 2,862.72 = 540.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.56/2,862.72 = 540.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.56x = 2,862.72 × 540.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.56x = 1,547,471.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,471.92/1,908.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.81

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