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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.26, 3,264.38 and 532.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.26, 3,264.38 and 532.82 is: 799.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.26 : 3,264.38 = 532.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.26/3,264.38 = 532.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.26x = 3,264.38 × 532.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.26x = 1,739,326.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,326.95/2,176.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.23

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