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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.17, 3,255.24 and 526.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.17, 3,255.24 and 526.72 is: 790.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.17 : 3,255.24 = 526.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.17/3,255.24 = 526.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.17x = 3,255.24 × 526.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.17x = 1,714,600.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,600.01/2,170.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.08

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