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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.81, 3,250.21 and 523.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.81, 3,250.21 and 523.35 is: 785.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.81 : 3,250.21 = 523.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.81/3,250.21 = 523.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.81x = 3,250.21 × 523.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.81x = 1,700,997.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,997.40/2,166.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.02

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