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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912, 2,868.48 and 544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912, 2,868.48 and 544 is: 816.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912 : 2,868.48 = 544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912/2,868.48 = 544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912x = 2,868.48 × 544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912x = 1,560,453.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,453.12/1,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.14

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