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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.27, 3,265.90 and 533.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.27, 3,265.90 and 533.82 is: 800.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.27 : 3,265.90 = 533.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.27/3,265.90 = 533.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.27x = 3,265.90 × 533.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.27x = 1,743,386.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,386.41/2,177.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.72

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