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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.52, 3,255.73 and 527.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.52, 3,255.73 and 527.07 is: 790.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.52 : 3,255.73 = 527.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.52/3,255.73 = 527.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.52x = 3,255.73 × 527.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.52x = 1,715,996.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,996.29/2,170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.59

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