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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.82, 3,425.72 and 552.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.82, 3,425.72 and 552.44 is: 828.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.82 : 3,425.72 = 552.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.82/3,425.72 = 552.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.82x = 3,425.72 × 552.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.82x = 1,892,504.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,504.76/2,283.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.66

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