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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.50, 3,269.24 and 536.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.50, 3,269.24 and 536.02 is: 804.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.50 : 3,269.24 = 536.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.50/3,269.24 = 536.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.50x = 3,269.24 × 536.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.50x = 1,752,378.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,378.02/2,179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.03

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