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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.55, 3,257.27 and 528.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.55, 3,257.27 and 528.10 is: 792.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.55 : 3,257.27 = 528.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.55/3,257.27 = 528.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.55x = 3,257.27 × 528.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.55x = 1,720,170.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,170.67/2,171.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.14

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