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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.59, 3,428.37 and 554.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.59, 3,428.37 and 554.21 is: 831.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.59 : 3,428.37 = 554.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.59/3,428.37 = 554.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.59x = 3,428.37 × 554.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.59x = 1,900,036.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,036.94/2,285.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.31

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