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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.52, 3,252.77 and 525.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.52, 3,252.77 and 525.05 is: 787.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.52 : 3,252.77 = 525.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.52/3,252.77 = 525.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.52x = 3,252.77 × 525.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.52x = 1,707,866.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,866.89/2,168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.57

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