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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.43, 3,425.13 and 552.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.43, 3,425.13 and 552.05 is: 828.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.43 : 3,425.13 = 552.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.43/3,425.13 = 552.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.43x = 3,425.13 × 552.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.43x = 1,890,851.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,851.58/2,283.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.08

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