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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.39, 3,425.09 and 552.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.39, 3,425.09 and 552.02 is: 828.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.39 : 3,425.09 = 552.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.39/3,425.09 = 552.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.39x = 3,425.09 × 552.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.39x = 1,890,718.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,718.18/2,283.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.03

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