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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.50, 3,435.75 and 922.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.50, 3,435.75 and 922.50 is: 1,383.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.50 : 3,435.75 = 922.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.50/3,435.75 = 922.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.50x = 3,435.75 × 922.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.50x = 3,169,479.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,169,479.38/2,290.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.75

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