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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.90, 3,425.84 and 552.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.90, 3,425.84 and 552.53 is: 828.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.90 : 3,425.84 = 552.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.90/3,425.84 = 552.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.90x = 3,425.84 × 552.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.90x = 1,892,879.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,879.38/2,283.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.79

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