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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.91, 3,428.87 and 554.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.91, 3,428.87 and 554.54 is: 831.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.91 : 3,428.87 = 554.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.91/3,428.87 = 554.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.91x = 3,428.87 × 554.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.91x = 1,901,425.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,425.65/2,285.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.80

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