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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.97, 3,256.44 and 527.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.97, 3,256.44 and 527.52 is: 791.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.97 : 3,256.44 = 527.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.97/3,256.44 = 527.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.97x = 3,256.44 × 527.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.97x = 1,717,837.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,837.23/2,170.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.28

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