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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.53, 3,266.28 and 534.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.53, 3,266.28 and 534.04 is: 801.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.53 : 3,266.28 = 534.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.53/3,266.28 = 534.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.53x = 3,266.28 × 534.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.53x = 1,744,324.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,324.17/2,177.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.06

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