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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.54, 3,266.31 and 534.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.54, 3,266.31 and 534.09 is: 801.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.54 : 3,266.31 = 534.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.54/3,266.31 = 534.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.54x = 3,266.31 × 534.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.54x = 1,744,503.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,503.51/2,177.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.14

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