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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.21, 3,255.28 and 526.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.21, 3,255.28 and 526.77 is: 790.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.21 : 3,255.28 = 526.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.21/3,255.28 = 526.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.21x = 3,255.28 × 526.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.21x = 1,714,783.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,783.85/2,170.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.15

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