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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.31, 2,868.41 and 544.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.31, 2,868.41 and 544.31 is: 816.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.31 : 2,868.41 = 544.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.31/2,868.41 = 544.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.31x = 2,868.41 × 544.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.31x = 1,561,301.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,301.53/1,912.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.45

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