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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.80, 3,245.70 and 520.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.80, 3,245.70 and 520.35 is: 780.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.80 : 3,245.70 = 520.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.80/3,245.70 = 520.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.80x = 3,245.70 × 520.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.80x = 1,688,893.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,893.18/2,163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.52

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