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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.77, 3,263.63 and 532.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.77, 3,263.63 and 532.32 is: 798.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.77 : 3,263.63 = 532.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.77/3,263.63 = 532.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.77x = 3,263.63 × 532.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.77x = 1,737,292.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,292.86/2,175.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.47

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