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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.50, 3,428.25 and 554.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.50, 3,428.25 and 554.13 is: 831.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.50 : 3,428.25 = 554.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.50/3,428.25 = 554.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.50x = 3,428.25 × 554.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.50x = 1,899,679.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,679.03/2,285.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.19

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