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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.88, 3,427.31 and 553.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.88, 3,427.31 and 553.50 is: 830.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.88 : 3,427.31 = 553.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.88/3,427.31 = 553.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.88x = 3,427.31 × 553.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.88x = 1,897,017.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,017.47/2,284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.25

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