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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,933.40, 2,900.62 and 546.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,933.40, 2,900.62 and 546.76 is: 820.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,933.40 : 2,900.62 = 546.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,933.40/2,900.62 = 546.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,933.40x = 2,900.62 × 546.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,933.40x = 1,585,942.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,942.99/1,933.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.29

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