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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.28, 3,262.89 and 531.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.28, 3,262.89 and 531.87 is: 797.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.28 : 3,262.89 = 531.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.28/3,262.89 = 531.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.28x = 3,262.89 × 531.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.28x = 1,735,433.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,433.30/2,175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.80

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