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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.91, 2,896.49 and 544.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.91, 2,896.49 and 544.25 is: 816.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.91 : 2,896.49 = 544.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.91/2,896.49 = 544.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.91x = 2,896.49 × 544.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.91x = 1,576,423.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,423.28/1,930.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.42

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