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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.69, 2,896.14 and 544.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.69, 2,896.14 and 544.14 is: 816.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.69 : 2,896.14 = 544.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.69/2,896.14 = 544.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.69x = 2,896.14 × 544.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.69x = 1,575,907.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,907.66/1,930.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.24

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