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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.56, 3,263.29 and 532.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.56, 3,263.29 and 532.10 is: 798.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.56 : 3,263.29 = 532.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.56/3,263.29 = 532.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.56x = 3,263.29 × 532.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.56x = 1,736,403.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,403.44/2,175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.14

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