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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.04, 3,250.53 and 523.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.04, 3,250.53 and 523.58 is: 785.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.04 : 3,250.53 = 523.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.04/3,250.53 = 523.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.04x = 3,250.53 × 523.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.04x = 1,701,896.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,896.24/2,167.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.36

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