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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.38, 3,420.56 and 549

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.38, 3,420.56 and 549 is: 823.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.38 : 3,420.56 = 549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.38/3,420.56 = 549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.38x = 3,420.56 × 549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.38x = 1,877,888.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,888.81/2,280.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.50

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