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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.04, 3,264.02 and 532.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.04, 3,264.02 and 532.54 is: 798.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.04 : 3,264.02 = 532.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.04/3,264.02 = 532.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.04x = 3,264.02 × 532.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.04x = 1,738,221.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,221.21/2,176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.80

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