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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.40, 3,425.09 and 552.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.40, 3,425.09 and 552.03 is: 828.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.40 : 3,425.09 = 552.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.40/3,425.09 = 552.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.40x = 3,425.09 × 552.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.40x = 1,890,752.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,752.43/2,283.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.04

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