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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.49, 3,263.19 and 532.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.49, 3,263.19 and 532.05 is: 798.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.49 : 3,263.19 = 532.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.49/3,263.19 = 532.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.49x = 3,263.19 × 532.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.49x = 1,736,180.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,180.24/2,175.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.06

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