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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.69, 3,265.07 and 533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.69, 3,265.07 and 533.28 is: 799.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.69 : 3,265.07 = 533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.69/3,265.07 = 533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.69x = 3,265.07 × 533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.69x = 1,741,196.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,196.53/2,176.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.93

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