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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.75, 3,257.62 and 528.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.75, 3,257.62 and 528.29 is: 792.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.75 : 3,257.62 = 528.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.75/3,257.62 = 528.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.75x = 3,257.62 × 528.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.75x = 1,720,968.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,968.07/2,171.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.44

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