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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.14, 3,421.68 and 549.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.14, 3,421.68 and 549.75 is: 824.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.14 : 3,421.68 = 549.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.14/3,421.68 = 549.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.14x = 3,421.68 × 549.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.14x = 1,881,068.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,068.58/2,281.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.62

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