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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.92, 3,263.88 and 532.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.92, 3,263.88 and 532.44 is: 798.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.92 : 3,263.88 = 532.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.92/3,263.88 = 532.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.92x = 3,263.88 × 532.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.92x = 1,737,820.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,820.27/2,175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.66

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