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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,519.60, 5,279.44 and 922.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,519.60, 5,279.44 and 922.54 is: 1,383.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,519.60 : 5,279.44 = 922.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,519.60/5,279.44 = 922.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,519.60x = 5,279.44 × 922.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,519.60x = 4,870,494.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,870,494.58/3,519.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.82

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