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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.73, 3,251.61 and 524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.73, 3,251.61 and 524.28 is: 786.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.73 : 3,251.61 = 524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.73/3,251.61 = 524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.73x = 3,251.61 × 524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.73x = 1,704,754.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,754.09/2,167.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.42

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