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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.71, 3,425.57 and 552.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.71, 3,425.57 and 552.33 is: 828.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.71 : 3,425.57 = 552.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.71/3,425.57 = 552.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.71x = 3,425.57 × 552.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.71x = 1,892,045.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,045.08/2,283.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.50

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