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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.64, 3,266.46 and 534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.64, 3,266.46 and 534.20 is: 801.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.64 : 3,266.46 = 534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.64/3,266.46 = 534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.64x = 3,266.46 × 534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.64x = 1,744,926.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,926.60/2,177.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.29

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