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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,519.95, 5,279.66 and 922.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,519.95, 5,279.66 and 922.82 is: 1,384.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,519.95 : 5,279.66 = 922.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,519.95/5,279.66 = 922.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,519.95x = 5,279.66 × 922.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,519.95x = 4,872,171.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,872,171.23/3,519.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.16

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