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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.06, 3,258.06 and 528.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.06, 3,258.06 and 528.56 is: 792.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.06 : 3,258.06 = 528.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.06/3,258.06 = 528.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.06x = 3,258.06 × 528.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.06x = 1,722,080.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,080.19/2,172.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.83

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