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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.52, 3,258.72 and 633.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.52, 3,258.72 and 633.52 is: 950.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.52 : 3,258.72 = 633.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.52/3,258.72 = 633.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.52x = 3,258.72 × 633.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.52x = 2,064,464.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,464.29/2,172.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.26

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