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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178, 3,266.97 and 534.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178, 3,266.97 and 534.53 is: 801.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178 : 3,266.97 = 534.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178/3,266.97 = 534.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178x = 3,266.97 × 534.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178x = 1,746,293.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,293.47/2,178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.79

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