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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,933.72, 2,899.72 and 546.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,933.72, 2,899.72 and 546.73 is: 819.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,933.72 : 2,899.72 = 546.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,933.72/2,899.72 = 546.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,933.72x = 2,899.72 × 546.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,933.72x = 1,585,361.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,361.18/1,933.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.85

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