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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.48, 3,266.22 and 534.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.48, 3,266.22 and 534.04 is: 801.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.48 : 3,266.22 = 534.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.48/3,266.22 = 534.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.48x = 3,266.22 × 534.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.48x = 1,744,304.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,304.34/2,177.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.06

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