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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.48, 3,425.23 and 552.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.48, 3,425.23 and 552.11 is: 828.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.48 : 3,425.23 = 552.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.48/3,425.23 = 552.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.48x = 3,425.23 × 552.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.48x = 1,891,103.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,103.74/2,283.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.17

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