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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.02, 3,255.03 and 526.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.02, 3,255.03 and 526.56 is: 789.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.02 : 3,255.03 = 526.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.02/3,255.03 = 526.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.02x = 3,255.03 × 526.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.02x = 1,713,968.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,968.60/2,170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.84

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