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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,519.59, 5,279.67 and 922.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,519.59, 5,279.67 and 922.50 is: 1,383.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,519.59 : 5,279.67 = 922.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,519.59/5,279.67 = 922.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,519.59x = 5,279.67 × 922.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,519.59x = 4,870,495.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,870,495.58/3,519.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.83

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