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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,655.50, 5,483.25 and 919.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,655.50, 5,483.25 and 919.50 is: 1,379.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,655.50 : 5,483.25 = 919.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,655.50/5,483.25 = 919.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,655.50x = 5,483.25 × 919.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,655.50x = 5,041,848.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,041,848.38/3,655.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.25

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