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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.54, 3,428.31 and 554.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.54, 3,428.31 and 554.16 is: 831.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.54 : 3,428.31 = 554.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.54/3,428.31 = 554.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.54x = 3,428.31 × 554.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.54x = 1,899,832.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,832.27/2,285.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.24

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