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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.14, 3,426.18 and 552.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.14, 3,426.18 and 552.75 is: 829.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.14 : 3,426.18 = 552.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.14/3,426.18 = 552.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.14x = 3,426.18 × 552.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.14x = 1,893,821.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,821.00/2,284.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.12

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