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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.50, 3,425.26 and 915.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.50, 3,425.26 and 915.50 is: 1,373.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.50 : 3,425.26 = 915.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.50/3,425.26 = 915.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.50x = 3,425.26 × 915.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.50x = 3,135,825.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,825.53/2,283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.25

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