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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.46, 2,901.06 and 547.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.46, 2,901.06 and 547.74 is: 821.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.46 : 2,901.06 = 547.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.46/2,901.06 = 547.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.46x = 2,901.06 × 547.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.46x = 1,589,026.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,026.60/1,934.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.43

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