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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.57, 3,263.34 and 532.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.57, 3,263.34 and 532.14 is: 798.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.57 : 3,263.34 = 532.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.57/3,263.34 = 532.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.57x = 3,263.34 × 532.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.57x = 1,736,553.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,553.75/2,175.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.21

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