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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.50, 2,882.23 and 534.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.50, 2,882.23 and 534.83 is: 802.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.50 : 2,882.23 = 534.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.50/2,882.23 = 534.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.50x = 2,882.23 × 534.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.50x = 1,541,500.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,500.40/1,921.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.24

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