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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.64, 3,252.94 and 525.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.64, 3,252.94 and 525.18 is: 787.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.64 : 3,252.94 = 525.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.64/3,252.94 = 525.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.64x = 3,252.94 × 525.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.64x = 1,708,389.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,389.91/2,168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.77

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