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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.37, 3,196.98 and 528.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.37, 3,196.98 and 528.52 is: 792.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.37 : 3,196.98 = 528.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.37/3,196.98 = 528.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.37x = 3,196.98 × 528.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.37x = 1,689,667.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,667.87/2,131.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.76

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