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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.38, 3,423.56 and 551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.38, 3,423.56 and 551 is: 826.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.38 : 3,423.56 = 551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.38/3,423.56 = 551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.38x = 3,423.56 × 551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.38x = 1,886,381.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,381.56/2,282.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.50

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