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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.77, 3,269.65 and 536.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.77, 3,269.65 and 536.34 is: 804.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.77 : 3,269.65 = 536.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.77/3,269.65 = 536.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.77x = 3,269.65 × 536.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.77x = 1,753,644.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,644.08/2,179.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.51

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