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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.65, 3,262.01 and 531.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.65, 3,262.01 and 531.23 is: 796.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.65 : 3,262.01 = 531.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.65/3,262.01 = 531.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.65x = 3,262.01 × 531.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.65x = 1,732,877.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,877.57/2,174.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.85

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