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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.67, 3,255.99 and 527.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.67, 3,255.99 and 527.21 is: 790.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.67 : 3,255.99 = 527.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.67/3,255.99 = 527.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.67x = 3,255.99 × 527.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.67x = 1,716,578.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,578.25/2,170.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.81

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