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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.56, 3,264.84 and 533.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.56, 3,264.84 and 533.08 is: 799.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.56 : 3,264.84 = 533.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.56/3,264.84 = 533.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.56x = 3,264.84 × 533.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.56x = 1,740,420.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,420.91/2,176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.62

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