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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,922.30, 2,883.15 and 535.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,922.30, 2,883.15 and 535.49 is: 803.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,922.30 : 2,883.15 = 535.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,922.30/2,883.15 = 535.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,922.30x = 2,883.15 × 535.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,922.30x = 1,543,897.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,897.99/1,922.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.15

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