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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,922.50, 2,884.23 and 554.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,922.50, 2,884.23 and 554.50 is: 831.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,922.50 : 2,884.23 = 554.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,922.50/2,884.23 = 554.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,922.50x = 2,884.23 × 554.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,922.50x = 1,599,305.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,305.54/1,922.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.89

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