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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,922.56, 2,883.84 and 535.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,922.56, 2,883.84 and 535.90 is: 803.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,922.56 : 2,883.84 = 535.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,922.56/2,883.84 = 535.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,922.56x = 2,883.84 × 535.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,922.56x = 1,545,441.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,441.31/1,922.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.85

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