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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.82, 3,172.19 and 533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.82, 3,172.19 and 533.52 is: 800.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.82 : 3,172.19 = 533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.82/3,172.19 = 533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.82x = 3,172.19 × 533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.82x = 1,692,424.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,424.14/2,114.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.27

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