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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.39, 3,251.09 and 523.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.39, 3,251.09 and 523.94 is: 785.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.39 : 3,251.09 = 523.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.39/3,251.09 = 523.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.39x = 3,251.09 × 523.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.39x = 1,703,361.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,361.15/2,167.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.90

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