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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.89, 3,256.33 and 527.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.89, 3,256.33 and 527.45 is: 791.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.89 : 3,256.33 = 527.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.89/3,256.33 = 527.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.89x = 3,256.33 × 527.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.89x = 1,717,534.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,534.98/2,170.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.16

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