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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.47, 3,264.65 and 533.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.47, 3,264.65 and 533.01 is: 799.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.47 : 3,264.65 = 533.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.47/3,264.65 = 533.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.47x = 3,264.65 × 533.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.47x = 1,740,078.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,078.13/2,176.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.50

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