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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.85, 3,424.27 and 551.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.85, 3,424.27 and 551.47 is: 827.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.85 : 3,424.27 = 551.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.85/3,424.27 = 551.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.85x = 3,424.27 × 551.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.85x = 1,888,379.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,379.42/2,282.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.20

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