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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.89, 3,424.30 and 551.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.89, 3,424.30 and 551.50 is: 827.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.89 : 3,424.30 = 551.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.89/3,424.30 = 551.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.89x = 3,424.30 × 551.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.89x = 1,888,501.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,501.45/2,282.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.24

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