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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.93, 3,266.82 and 534.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.93, 3,266.82 and 534.44 is: 801.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.93 : 3,266.82 = 534.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.93/3,266.82 = 534.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.93x = 3,266.82 × 534.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.93x = 1,745,902.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,902.95/2,177.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.64

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