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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.15, 3,268.63 and 535.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.15, 3,268.63 and 535.61 is: 803.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.15 : 3,268.63 = 535.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.15/3,268.63 = 535.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.15x = 3,268.63 × 535.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.15x = 1,750,710.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,710.91/2,179.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.39

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