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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653.89, 3,980.82 and 922.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653.89, 3,980.82 and 922.50 is: 1,383.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653.89 : 3,980.82 = 922.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653.89/3,980.82 = 922.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653.89x = 3,980.82 × 922.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653.89x = 3,672,306.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672,306.45/2,653.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.74

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