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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.51, 3,431.26 and 556.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.51, 3,431.26 and 556.12 is: 834.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.51 : 3,431.26 = 556.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.51/3,431.26 = 556.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.51x = 3,431.26 × 556.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.51x = 1,908,184.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,184.43/2,287.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.18

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