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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.23, 3,427.83 and 553.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.23, 3,427.83 and 553.86 is: 830.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.23 : 3,427.83 = 553.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.23/3,427.83 = 553.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.23x = 3,427.83 × 553.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.23x = 1,898,522.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,522.86/2,285.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.78

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