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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.37, 3,255.56 and 526.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.37, 3,255.56 and 526.92 is: 790.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.37 : 3,255.56 = 526.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.37/3,255.56 = 526.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.37x = 3,255.56 × 526.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.37x = 1,715,417.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,417.04/2,170.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.38

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