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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.91, 3,425.87 and 552.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.91, 3,425.87 and 552.54 is: 828.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.91 : 3,425.87 = 552.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.91/3,425.87 = 552.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.91x = 3,425.87 × 552.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.91x = 1,892,930.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,930.21/2,283.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.81

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